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Burn is the WiX (Windows Installer XML) engine used to chain multiple installation packages into a singular, more seamless setup experience.

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Forcing WiX Burn bootstrapper to allow MSI files to use REINSTALLMODE=amus

Since I wasn't a part of my company when our build process was designed and implemented (and has been successful for quite a few years now), I found out that there were things that were being done that may be looked at as 'hacks' to MSI 'purists'.…
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Burn: Access to msi files inside Bootstrapper.exe

Question: Can we access msi files (and other installers) packed with Burn Bootstrapper at install time? Let's say if we need to read some property, or apply mst just before starting the installation etc. Is that possible?
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Wix burn upgrade needs to uninstall both MSI's before upgrading

I have two MSI's; framework.msi and product.msi. The framework.msi installs dll's into the GAC that the product.msi depends on for both install and uninstall. I've created a BA that chains the two MSI's together. …
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How should DetectCondition be specified for a Burn bundle ExePackage?

In my bundle, I am chaining another burn bundle as an ExePackage.
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'Burn' and custom MBA using WiX - repair failing on NetFx45Web package

I wrote a custom Managed Bootstrapper Application (MBA) and got most of the functionality to work, except for a repair. Examining the bundle log provides: [335C:3440][2013-04-29T13:51:41]w343: Prompt for source of package: NetFx45Web, payload:…
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WiX burn custom BA - how to pause progress when Cancel command fires?

Using a custom managed bootstrapper application, I am unable to get the setup progress to stop when the cancel button is clicked. I pull up a confirmation view with Yes/No options. Once cancellation has been confirmed, the setup rolls back just…
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Using WiX Burn to Select Which .msi's to Install/Modify/Uninstall

I was looking at the solution presented here: WiX Burn - Determine what items are already installed But I don't see how this could work for a "modify" Burn screen (when somebody decides to remove a certain .msi). Looking at the Burn .log when the…
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How do I handle ManagedBootstrapperApplicationHost & reboot / restart in WiX installer?

I am using WiX Burn to install per-requisites of our project, and I have used ManagedBootstrapperApplicationHost to have a custom UI. I am checking for the Windows Installer version and installing it as a prerequisite, but it requires a restart. How…
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WiX Bootstrapper: Rollback notification

In the bundle.wxs of my managed bootstrapper, I have chained multiple packages:
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RemotePayload: The system cannot find the file '' with type ''

Moving to WiX 3.6, I'm trying to make use of burn features to ease potential download/install of required pieces, such as a specific VC++ runtime. I started small with just some "test.wxs", see below, which is OK for candle.exe: $ candle…
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bootstrapper application rollback

I am trying to create a Wix burn bootstrapper that installs my msi. The bootstrapper exe is working fine but the only issue is that whenever I try to cancel the installation in midway the custom actions which are added in msi is not get stopping.…
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WiX CAQuietExec CustomAction halts installation

I have an WiX Burn install with a chain of packages. Updates are run in /passive mode requiring no user interaction. The last package is only run on an update, and the sole purpose is to run an executable, which it does using the following…
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Adding WIC as a requirement before .NET 4.0 in WiX Burn custom Managed Bootstrapper

I'm having trouble getting a burn bundle with a custom managed bootstrapper application to launch on certain platforms that do not come with Windows Imaging Component, which is required to install .NET 4.0 (Windows 2003 being one of them). We are…
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WiX Bootstrapper run executable on exit

I'm using the WiX (3.6) Burn bootstrapper to bundle a prerequisite component (Bonjour) with the setup for my program. It works great and all, but: I'd like to add a step to the end where I run an executable from my INSTALLDIR on exit. I'm having a…
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Wix burn custom theme prevents exe from running on other computers

Basically I've created a small bundle with a custom theme, it works fine on my development computer, however when I try and run it on any other computer the exe doesn't even run. I discovered that the cause of this is the custom theme and if I…
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