True, the ServiceInstall element ( which becomes the ServiceInstall table ) doesn't actually do the work, it describes the work to be done by the underlying standard actions.
This is a subtle difference and I think it's an excellent opportunity to point out how the WiX documentation about be bettter. IMO (and many others) the MSI SDK doco is a horrible read. The WiX help topics that reference the MSI help topics could do a better job of helping to teach MSI (and therefore WiX) by explaining that section of MSI in plain english and giving tips on the gotchas that can hurt you. Right now there is often very little context of the attributes and remarks section. ---------------------------------------- From: "Boyko, Ivan" <ivan.bo...@centrica.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:02 AM To: "WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net" <WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: [WiX-users] ServiceInstall does NOT remove service during uninstall Hi Guys It seems like documentation for <ServiceInstall> is not correct: http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/wix_xsd_serviceinstall.htm It says: " Description Adds and removes services for parent Component. " Actually it does NOT remove service during uninstall. It is done by <ServiceControl> element (which creates DeleteServices action in InstallExecuteSequence). Regards, Ivan Boyko _____________________________________________________________________ The information contained in or attached to this email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are not authorised to and must not disclose, copy,distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. It may contain information which is confidential and/or covered by legal professional or other privilege (or other rules or laws with similar effect in jurisdictions outside England and Wales). The views expressed in this email are not necessarily the views of Centrica plc, and the company, its directors, officers or employees make no representation or accept any liability for its accuracy or completeness unless expressly stated to the contrary. British Gas Services Limited and Centrica Energy (Trading) Limited, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Centrica PLC, are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered office: Millstream, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5GD Registered in England No 3141243. Centrica plc Registered office: Millstream, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5GD Registered in England and Wales No 3033654 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
