one package with both x32 and x64 in it?
Hi, I havent looked at MSI factory for years. Can someone tell me if it is posible to create a package that contain a 32 and a 64 bit version and then depending on the system the package is run on...
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Updating INI file
Hi Everyone, I am trying to work out how to write to an INI file in my installayion script. I want to update a parameter in the INI that gets installed during the installation, with the path the user...
View ArticleHaving trouble writing a value to the registry
My installer does a registry search for a value named PortNumber, which already exists in the registry as a REG_DWORD with an int value of 23. I keep this value in [PROP_PORT_OLD] I have a custom 'Set...
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How to apply small update by reinstalling the product?
How do I create an EXE that uninstalls the existing version of the product, prior to installing the new version for a small update? I kept the product code and upgrade code the same, but incremented...
View ArticleHow do I use a property for username/password in IIS App Pool setup?
I setup 2 properties to be used for the username and password for all the services I am installing but I would like to do the same for my IIS app pools too. However, the only option for the App Pool is...
View ArticleHow do I set the .NET version used by the app pools I create?
I have some web applications that are .NET 3.5 and some that are .NET 4.5 and I need to be able to set the app pool .NET versions accordingly. How do I do that? I did not see an option to choose....
View ArticleIs there any way to select a certificate from cert store?
Is there any way for me to pop up a dialog to select a certificate from my localmachine's cert store?
View ArticleInstalling onto multiple PCs using SCCM
We have a customer who wants to be able to install/update multiple installations of our software across a network using the Software Update facility in SCCM. This is something I'm not very experienced...
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How can I make .NET 3.5 and 4.5 launch conditions (not installed using...
I want to simply check for the existence of registry keys using the registry key searches. I have 2 custom searches defined but They are not evaluated before the value get's checked in the launch...
View ArticleCustom Action gets only activated on first installation
I have a problem with a custom action that is only executed if a feature is selected on the first time I run the installer. I added a feature called ActivateXYZ. If the feature is selected, a static...
View ArticleIs there any way to set LogonAsService for a service account user in MSIFactory?
WiX User element Is there any way to specify the LogonAsService attribute in MSI Factory for my service account?
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.Net 4 Framework Dependency Download Option
I have previously been directed to forums/threads/30046-Dependency-module-.NET-Framework-4.0 in order to add framework 4 installation. I'm trying to implement the download alternative. For installer...
View ArticleProblem - files with destination is [System64Folder] getting written to System32
I have a couple of files that need to be written to SysWOW64. I have the components and everything else marked as Win64 and the destination path is set to [System64Folder] but when the files are...
View ArticleHow to test LUA scripts without having to compile a full installation
Hello scripters! I am looking for a way to test luascript without having to compile and install a full .msi. I have tried downloading and installing various LUA IDEs etc (from www.lua.org, but I cannot...
View ArticleRuntime Error when testing Bootstrapper
I have created a simple 'Extract and Run Simple MSI' bootstrapper using the Bootstrapper Designer. I haven't yet made any changes to the default manuscript.lua. The MSI run fine when I execute it...
View ArticleSetting default install path
I would like my default install path to be "C:\Product X\" but when I run the MSI it is coming up with "E:\Product X\" as the default. Settiing INSTALLDIR to "C:\Product X" instead of "Product X"...
View ArticleError trying to install to ProgramFilesFolder
Hi, When I attempt to build my MSI, I'm getting CNDL0027 errors about my destination directory not being a valid long name because it contains illegal characters. I'm trying to install to...
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Custom Action @ExeCommand error on build
Sorry to post another question, so soon after getting my last one answered.... I'm getting an error when building my MSI which reads "error CNDL0037 : The CustomAction/@ExeCommand attribute cannot be...
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How to change icon in UAC prompt of installer?
When I'm installing my software with the MSI and UAC is enabled, the customer is prompted to run the MSI file. They are presented with a dialog "Do you want to allow the following program to install...
View ArticleAny word on when a new version of MSI Factory will be released?
Just a general time frame would be great :) Thanks Aniket
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