The WiX Toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. The core of WiX is a set of build tools that build Windows Installer packages using the same build concepts as the rest of your product: source code is compiled and then linked to create executables; in this case.exe setup bundles,.msi installation packages,.msm merge modules, and.msp. How to set or get all logs in a custom bootstrapper application. Ask Question. I want a way to set the default log directory of the installer so that customers can easily find the installation logs. If this can't be done, I would like a suitable way to copy the log files after installation. WiX Custom Bootstrapper Application and.NET 4.
Hello All,I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel and final screen. What are the best ways to do this?Thanks in advance,Loknath-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list. I'd suggest taking one step back. You mention a log file created in the temp folder. Have you tried running your installer when the temp folder doesn't exist or the TEMP variable isn't defined? If you are calling MSIEXEC /L.v and wanting it to log to a TEMP folder I recommend you try it in these error conditions.
MSIEXEC.EXE won't create the folder you want to log to if it doesn't exist. So, don't assume you will always be able to create a log file in the TEMP folder. Your MSI will simply fail if it can't create the log file.It will simply say'Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.' You can't really assume that any folder exists. If you want to log reliably you must ensure that the folder you want to use exists before running the MSIEXEC.EXE command.Just a word of caution. If I were to test what you are proposing on the surface I could break it in an instant.-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:14 AMTo:Subject: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHello All,I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel and final screen.
What are the best ways to do this?Thanks in advance,Loknath-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list. Hi,thanks for replying, i am using self extracting executable file, it extracts all the prerequisites, msi and setup file to a perticular location in temp folder. It is accessible and writing. No issues with the generation of log file.
My only pending task is best way to show the log file link when installer fail/cancel/success cases.any thoughts/approaches are appreciated.Thanks,Loknath-Message: 1Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:43 -0700From: Chad Petersen Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileTo: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.Message-ID:Content-Type: text/plain; charset='iso-8859-1'I'd suggest taking one step back. You mention a log file created in the temp folder.
Have you tried running your installer when the temp folder doesn't exist or the TEMP variable isn't defined? If you are calling MSIEXEC /L.v and wanting it to log to a TEMP folder I recommend you try it in these error conditions. MSIEXEC.EXE won't create the folder you want to log to if it doesn't exist. So, don't assume you will always be able to create a log file in the TEMP folder.
Your MSI will simply fail if it can't create the log file.It will simply say'Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.' You can't really assume that any folder exists. If you want to log reliably you must ensure that the folder you want to use exists before running the MSIEXEC.EXE command.Just a word of caution. If I were to test what you are proposing on the surface I could break it in an instant.-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:14 AMTo:Subject: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHello All,?I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel? Final screen. What are the best ways to do this??Thanks in advance,?Loknath-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool.
Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list-Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger.Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe,secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic?Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today.WiX-users mailing list. You could use the optional checkbox on the ExitDialog which would be the quickest way.
See Instead of using #myapplication.exe in the example give it the full path to your log file.Palbinder SandherSoftware Deployment EngineerT: +44 (0) 141 945 8500F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501.Design, Simulate + Innovate with the.Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SPEmail Disclaimer-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: 22 June 2011 04:22To:Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHi,thanks for replying, i am using self extracting executable file, it extracts all the prerequisites, msi and setup file to a perticular location in temp folder. It is accessible and writing.
No issues with the generation of log file. My only pending task is best way to show the log file link when installer fail/cancel/success cases.any thoughts/approaches are appreciated.Thanks,Loknath-Message: 1Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:43 -0700From: Chad Petersen Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileTo: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.Message-ID:Content-Type: text/plain; charset='iso-8859-1'I'd suggest taking one step back. You mention a log file created in the temp folder. Have you tried running your installer when the temp folder doesn't exist or the TEMP variable isn't defined? If you are calling MSIEXEC /L.v and wanting it to log to a TEMP folder I recommend you try it in these error conditions. MSIEXEC.EXE won't create the folder you want to log to if it doesn't exist. So, don't assume you will always be able to create a log file in the TEMP folder.
Your MSI will simply fail if it can't create the log file.It will simply say'Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.' You can't really assume that any folder exists.
If you want to log reliably you must ensure that the folder you want to use exists before running the MSIEXEC.EXE command.Just a word of caution. If I were to test what you are proposing on the surface I could break it in an instant.-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:14 AMTo:Subject: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHello All,?I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel? Final screen. What are the best ways to do this??Thanks in advance,?Loknath-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list-Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger.Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe,secure and there when you need it.
Data protection magic?Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today.WiX-users mailing list-Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger.Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe,secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic?Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today.WiX-users mailing list. Hi,Thanks for replying, it works for showing log file on successful installation.
But i also want to show log file on failure/cancel.Thanks,Loknath-Message: 1Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:38:15 +0100From: Pally Sandher Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileTo: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset='iso-8859-1'You could use the optional checkbox on the ExitDialog which would be the quickest way. See Instead of using #myapplication.exe in the example give it the full path to your log file.Palbinder SandherSoftware Deployment EngineerT: +44 (0) 141 945 8500F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501.Design, Simulate + Innovate with the.Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No.
SC151456Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SPEmail Disclaimer-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: 22 June 2011 04:22To:Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHi,?thanks for replying, i am using self extracting executable file, it extracts all the prerequisites, msi and setup file to a perticular location in temp folder. It is accessible and writing. No issues with the generation of log file. My only pending task is best way to?show the log file link when installer fail/cancel/success cases.?any thoughts/approaches are appreciated.?Thanks,Loknath-Message: 1Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:43 -0700From: Chad Petersen Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileTo: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.??? Content-Type: text/plain; charset='iso-8859-1'I'd suggest taking one step back. You mention a log file created in the temp folder. Have you tried running your installer when the temp folder doesn't exist or the TEMP variable isn't defined?
If you are calling MSIEXEC /L.v and wanting it to log to a TEMP folder I recommend you try it in these error conditions. MSIEXEC.EXE won't create the folder you want to log to if it doesn't exist. So, don't assume you will always be able to create a log file in the TEMP folder. Your MSI will simply fail if it can't create the log file.It will simply say'Error opening installation log file.? Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.' You can't really assume that any folder exists. If you want to log reliably you must ensure that the folder you want to use exists before running the MSIEXEC.EXE command.Just a word of caution.
If I were to test what you are proposing on the surface I could break it in an instant.-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:14 AMTo:Subject: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHello All,?I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel? Final screen. What are the best ways to do this??Thanks in advance,?Loknath-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list-Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger.Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe,secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic?Nope - It's vRanger.
Get your free trial download today.WiX-users mailing list. There's still an error dialog shown isn't there? Can't you use the same approach?Phil Wilson-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 8:38 AMTo:Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHi,Thanks for replying, it works for showing log file on successful installation. But i also want to show log file on failure/cancel.Thanks,Loknath-Message: 1Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:38:15 +0100From: Pally Sandher Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileTo: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset='iso-8859-1'You could use the optional checkbox on the ExitDialog which would be the quickest way. See Instead of using #myapplication.exe in the example give it the full path to your log file.Palbinder SandherSoftware Deployment EngineerT: +44 (0) 141 945 8500F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501.Design, Simulate + Innovate with the.Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No.
SC151456Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SPEmail Disclaimer-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: 22 June 2011 04:22To:Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHi,?thanks for replying, i am using self extracting executable file, it extracts all the prerequisites, msi and setup file to a perticular location in temp folder. It is accessible and writing. No issues with the generation of log file. My only pending task is best way to?show the log file link when installer fail/cancel/success cases.?any thoughts/approaches are appreciated.?Thanks,Loknath-Message: 1Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:43 -0700From: Chad Petersen Subject: Re: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileTo: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.??? Content-Type: text/plain; charset='iso-8859-1'I'd suggest taking one step back. You mention a log file created in the temp folder.
Have you tried running your installer when the temp folder doesn't exist or the TEMP variable isn't defined? If you are calling MSIEXEC /L.v and wanting it to log to a TEMP folder I recommend you try it in these error conditions. MSIEXEC.EXE won't create the folder you want to log to if it doesn't exist. So, don't assume you will always be able to create a log file in the TEMP folder. Your MSI will simply fail if it can't create the log file.It will simply say'Error opening installation log file.?
Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable.' You can't really assume that any folder exists. If you want to log reliably you must ensure that the folder you want to use exists before running the MSIEXEC.EXE command.Just a word of caution.
If I were to test what you are proposing on the surface I could break it in an instant.-Original Message-From: lokanath devineni mailto:Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:14 AMTo:Subject: WiX-users Show Installer Log fileHello All,?I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel? Final screen. What are the best ways to do this??Thanks in advance,?Loknath-EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced contentauthoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline ImageEditing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking.WiX-users mailing list-Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger.Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe,secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic?Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today.WiX-users mailing list.
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IntroductionWiX is an installer language based on XML, a toolset that builds Windows installation packages MSIs from XML files. It is quite easy to configure an MSI using WiX as it is powerful and flexible.
WiX solved a lot of problems such as having a web application deployment together with regular Windows application.In this article, I'll present a few tips and tricks when programming using WIX. I gathered these tricks after creating installers using WiX. For each problem, a solution was found after long experimenting or searching deep in the web. Some of the tricks are “how to’s” for WiX and others such as ‘Use the Log of Your Installation for Debugging’ and ‘Uninstall Programs Manually‘ help while debugging MSI the WiX result.In order to control the visibility of UI controls in dialogs, disable control or enable them, a property and conditions with disableenable actions should be used. The following is an example of a checkbox called “ EnableCheckBox” that is used to control the visibility of other controls, a label (“ FolderLabel”) a Path text box ( “ Folder”) and the “Next” button.
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When the check box is checked, the controls are enabled and when it is unchecked they are disabled. The starting state of the checkbox is unchecked.The way to do it is to set Property attribute for the checkbox and use the same property in the conditions of the other controls.Pay attention that the property should have to be declared separately using a property element if it is used only in the same dialog context.
The custom element is responsible for calling the custom action. To determine when the custom action will be called, use only one of these attributes: After, Before, OnExit or Sequence. In the example above, we used the ‘ After’ attribute for which we provide the name of the standard or custom action (in this case a standard action called ' InstallFinalize') after which this action should be performed. For more information, read.Define an Icon element under the Product element.
Make sure the Id for the Icon element ends with '.exe', for example: Define a property called ARPPRODUCTICON and provide the id of the Icon as the value, see example below. This property specifies a foreign key to the Icon table, which is the primary icon for the Windows Installer package.
Define a property called ALLUSERS and set it to 1. Read more about why it should be one. Pay AttentionIcons should always have Id with suffix '.exe' and should be defined under the Product element – it would not work otherwise! (Even if the icon is used in other places).The log of the installation is one of the common ways to track the process of the installation.
It is helpful for debugging purposes especially when trying to debug properties values and launch conditions. Logs can be found in two main places:. Event viewer – under Windows Logs - Application you can find log with the source MSInstaller. In my opinion, these logs were not that helpful. A dedicated log file - To obtain a log of an installation, use the command line msiexec tool: msiexec /I MySetup.msi /l.v You can read more about the /l switch or simply by calling msiexec /?For example, properties value will be logged like this: Property(S): INSTALLDIR = c:Program Files (x86)CompanyProductEven properties that are private (not set by the user).As most of the installation is done automatically by built-in functions, the only place you will want to log your own messages is in your custom actions. When using WiX custom action project, it is easy! Use the Log function of the Session object.
For example: session.Log( ' Begin Custom Action execution');The logs will appear in the log file as explained.Many times during Installer development, a bug is revealed during the uninstall process which leads to the unfortunate situation of having a product installed without being able to uninstall itTo solve this problem, here are steps to uninstall programs manually from a Windows XP. These steps are not providing a full uninstall process but enable you to run the install and uninstall again. Be aware that these steps may not remove everything associated with the application and can impact other applications on the computer. I suggest that in case of uncertainty, prepare a backup before performing these steps.
Member 11740683 3-Jun-15 21:053-Jun-15 21:05Hi,I have doubt wherein I want to execute the exe with a parameter exe.I did something as below: NOT Installed But getting below error:B:wix-studysneha.wxs( 18): error CNDL0014: The CustomAction/@FileKey attribute ' s value, 'N:atlassrccoreutilsClockSyncInstsrv.exe ', is not a legal identifier. Identifiers may contain ASCII characters A-Z, a-z, digits, underscores, or periods (.). Every identifier must begin with either a letter or an underscore.Could you please help me in resolving this.Thanks,Sneha. TxDot 10-Jan-Jan-10 17:15I have two text boxes that I need to ensure contain the same value before allowing the install to go forward. I have used to cause the 'Next' button to be disabled until the values are the same. My problem is that after entering the same value in both text boxes, until the user tabs out of the second text box the Next button isn't enabled.
They cannot simply click the Next button unless they tab out of the text box. Can you suggest how to get around this issue?Regards.TxDotLast Visit: 26-Sep-19 19:10 Last Update: 26-Sep-19 19:101General News Suggestion Question Bug Answer Joke Praise Rant AdminUse Ctrl+Left/Right to switch messages, Ctrl+Up/Down to switch threads, Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to switch pages.