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For issues relating to deployment using Windows Installer XML, version 3.9.

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Create shortcut in Quick Launch Folder

Is there any built-in function in WiX that allows me to create a shortcut in the Quick launch folder just like I'm able to create a desktop shortcut? I use Wix v3.9 R2. Thanks in advance Regards.
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How to toggle between two usernames in a Wix service installer?

I'm using Wix to install a windows service, but need the option for it to use the LocalSystem account or use an account provided by the user. How should I toggle between a hard coded value and the user value? For the service I have:
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ExeCommand to run as current user

I'm struggling to get my installer to launch a freshly installed executable (written in C#). It logs a 1721 error no matter what I try to do. What works is: 1. I run the installer 2. Wait for it to fail 3. Launch the exe from the location it…
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executing VBscript after installation on target machine

I am trying to run an executable VBscript (.EXE) after all the files are placed on the target machine. the installer that is being used is made in Visual Studio 2013 with the WIX toolset. I tried a couple of examples from different sources like…
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Register Windows Service by Wix Tool Set script

I have Wix setup project which configure windows service to auto-start on install and system reboot. Before auto-start feature, everything was fine. My procedure of deployment was to install service, register it via "InstallUtil.exe" utility and…
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Wix doesn't include any of the files in the .MSI

i am trying to add files in my WIX installer, however it doesn't do that at the moment. i am staring at it for hours now and i just can't see what might be the problem. the referencing seems to work alright as well as the target location. the…
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Issue faced during uninstall MSI using its Product Code in c#(DTF)

I am creating a CustomBA which will replace the existing install shield Bootstrapper( I don't really know what it's called). We are installing the same number of MSI as the install shield use to do, so no problem in that. All the MSI entries in the…
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unable to get Wix heat.exe working

i am currently working with wix in combination with visual studio 2013. bud there is something i just dont seem to get working. i am building an installer (.MSI) which means i need to add files to it, of course i dont want to do it al by hand so i…
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Wix Toolset install C++ 2010 Redistributable

Can I integrate installation of Microsoft Visual C ++ 2010 redistributable together with my installation package through the Wix Toolset? I tried this with a custom action, but it does not install if another installation is in progress. Would…
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WiX Toolset - How to determine the SQL Server DATA path

I've tried to do this a few ways. Here's my latest attempt, which does not work, but should help illustrate what I'm looking to do. Note: My assumption for the GetSQLServerInstalledInstance Id is that it will return one instance. My goal is to find…
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Run .bat file automatically after msi installation in Wix

I need to run a .bat file after .msi installation in Wix. I have created this .msi from Wix setup project. In the .bat file, I have written scripts which edit the etc/hosts files and install some fonts into windows machine as per my application…
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Wix Installer Registry Key Always Returns 1

Good afternoon, I am trying to check for a specific registry key. If the key exists, I want to display a message that the application needs to be removed prior to continuing with the installation. If the key doesn't exist, installation should…
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Check for later versions before uninstalling - WIX

If multiple versions of the same product are installed, can a property be used to check for the a newer version and add a condition message and prevent an uninstall? WebSite 1.0.0 - Base Files (MajorUpgrade) WebSite 1.0.1 - Minor updates to files…
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WiX - trying to use util:PermissionEx to give full access to folder & contents to all users

I'm trying to grant full access to all users to a folder that my MSI creates within ProgramData and all the subfolders and contents within it. I'm basing my code on Wix: How to set permissions for folder and all sub folders and so my directory…
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How can I inject my custom UI in the built-in InstallDir UI?

What I'm trying to do is exactly what is described here under Inserting a custom dialog into a built-in dialog set: http://wixtoolset.org/documentation/manual/v3/wixui/wixui_customizations.html The documentation linked above says I should copy…
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