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I have WixMbaPrereqPackageId defined in my NetFx48.wxs like this: <WixVariable Id="WixMbaPrereqPackageId" Value="NetFx48Web" /> And I am wondering is this needs to match the ...
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I have a .NET desktop application that is installed using MSI installer. I'm using Wix 5.0.2 toolset to generate it with the simple directive to include all files: <Files Include="my-app\**&...
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I have an issue when updating, my wix installer will uninstall the service and reinstall the service. Which removes any service config changes after install, namely the "Log On As" setting. ...
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I like to run a DISM command in wix custom action without calling a PowerShell script or creating a extra dll. How to resolve the error reported, thanks. Here is the custom action I created for ...
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I have an MSI installer (built with WiX), and some users run it in silent mode, for example: msiexec /i MyApp.msi /q If the user starts the MSI like this without passing certain required properties (...
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Here is my .wxs file contents: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <Wix xmlns="http://wixtoolset.org/schemas/v4/wxs"> <Package Name="...
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When trying to install the bundle, VCRedist seems to still set the reboot flag even though the argument /norestart is used. The installer then idles/ hangs with 0% CPU usage in the task manager and ...
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I’m seeking clarification about storing custom data—specifically a product serial number—under the Windows Uninstall registry key created by WiX Toolset. When we install a WiX-based bundle or MSI, it ...
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I'm new to wix msi and trying to write the custom action to run the exe(which writes a registry entry) with the arguments. With all this changes would able to build the MSI but, getting error while ...
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I have problem with Test Complete software, and WiX software. When we build installer(MSI file) from pipeline (or locally) after running installer we see two different processes (on screenshot). When ...
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I have a project that was first developed about 12 years ago which creates an application that need to be distributed to customers so they can install it on their laptops. It was developed using ...
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I'm trying to configure the custom action to be executed only on first install and not to be executed on upgrade during installing the new product. My current Custom Action condition looks like that: (...
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In WiX Version 5 there is support for a new wave of file harvesting that removes the need for additional tools to add whole folders. I can't get this to work at all, and the documentation seems to be ...
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Problem Summary I have a critical issue with my SDK-Style generated VSTO Outlook add-in when deployed via WiX MSI installer. The same VSTO files work perfectly when installed directly (double-click ....
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I'm new to using Wix 5.02 and trying to launch my own custom installer UI using the Wix's ManagedBootstrapperApplication. Following the examples available on https://docs.firegiant.com/wix/whatsnew/...
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