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For issues relating to deployment using Windows Installer XML, version 3.

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WiX: Checking INSTALLDIR is empty

I'd like to check that the installation directory the user has selected is empty (so that, for example, they don't try to install the app into their desktop directory, instead of a folder in there). So far, I've got a custom executable that aborts…
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WIX Combobox Bind Values

I am trying to populate values using custom actions and want to bind the values into combobox which is inside product.wxs. Can anyone guide me how to bind values if I want to populate a list of countries inside the combobox? I am struggling with how…
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previously present folder is getting deleted

I am installing a Wix msi. It adds folders and files to an already existing folder installed by another application. When i uninstall the msi, it deletes the existing folder. Tried using shared="yes". The problem persists.
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Multiple SqlString actions at different sequences in Wix

I'd like to execute SQL strings at two different sequences in the InstallExecuteSequence. The problem is that it seems if you use the supplied , they get bundled into the 'InstallSqlData' action. Is there a way to specify that…
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How can I use standard WiX to create a streamlined installer experience?

Background: Currently, we have created a wizard by WiX UI. The user should click next, next and next... But suddenly, we found that there's nothing should be interacted with user, user just need keep clicking next. So.. Here is the desired…
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WiX: how to pack exe or dll to use only during installation

I need to include a dll/exe in the resulting MSI (created through a WiX project), but I do not want to deploy them during installation: I only want to use them in some CustomAction my purpose is to include an existing exe/dll and call it during…
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TrustedInstaller is preventing registry writes to HKCR\DirectShow\MediaObjects\Categories

I'm trying to install a DMO which requires me to write to HKCR\DirectShow\MediaObjects\Categories\57f2db8b-e6bb-4513-9d43-dcd2a6593125, this registry path is protected by TrustedInstaller and it seems that this protection is new in Windows 7 (it…
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WIX/DTF - Dialog with a list, edit field and add/remove buttons on it

Anybody knows a good source to get an idea how to create this kind of a dialog? I'm well aware that I'll need to write some CA's for that but relatively new to WiX (used to work with InstallShield). TIA!
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WiX 3 Custom Action - Function returns without Exception

I've writen a Custom Action in WiX 3.7 and now when i want to connect to a Database (Firebird) somewhere it just returns out of the function, i've debugged now for more then an hour, but could not figure it out where exactly the problem is Database…
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WiX removing file extensions

I added a project reference to my WiX project and everything seemed to be working, until I went to check on the installed files. They no longer have their extension! And therefore cannot be opened automatically opened with whatever application is…
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installing web application with integrated pool

I have a web application that I want to install on IIS7. I use wix 3.7 but i see it does not support integrated pool out of the box.Is there a way to do it?
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including file from parent folder

I have a setup folder, and for organization sake, I'm putting everything in folders. I noticed when I have a wxs file in sub folder and I include a wxi file that located in root folder, i get error about properties that cannot be found (since they…
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Windows Server 2008/Vista- check which server roles installed

I know that serverManagerCmd.exe -query will output list of all roles + features in xml format. However, I do not have the ability to parse this easily as I am writing WiX code. So is there a command which returns different codes depending…
Chirayu Shishodiya
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WiX display Maintenance dialog when Repair is started from ARP

Is there some way a UI can be enabled when Repair is started from ARP? Somehow Change runs with full UI and Repair only with minimum UI. I'm using WiX 3.5.
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Changing behaviour of .NET 3.5 bootstrapper generated by WIX

I've got following problem: I have built an installer with WIX. This installer contains a bootstrapper for .NET framework 3.5. First time installing the bootstrapper works like a charm. .NET framework 3.5 is installed. But for example after…
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