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Heat Harvesting files from multiple projects
I have multiple projects in solution file - Proj1, Proj2, Proj3, Proj4....
The projects have cross references. Proj1 and Proj2 have references to Proj4. Proj4 has reference to Proj3 and so on. They ...
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Launch application after installation does not work Wixv4
I am trying to launch my installed app after the installation is completed. I followed what is suggested here: https://docs.firegiant.com/wix3/howtos/ui_and_localization/run_program_after_install/
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Using CPACK and WIX, package a installer which creates start menu shortcut and desktop shortcut, and require admin privilige
I'm complete new to windows development, what Im trying to do is to create a installer for windows users that require admin privilige and create shortcuts.
The program is developed by python and ...
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How to Configure WiX Installer for Different ZWCAD Versions?
I am trying to register my plugin for different ZWCAD versions (e.g., ZWCAD 2024 and 2025) using a WiX installer.
<RegistryKey Root="HKLM"Key="Software\ZWSOFT\ZWCAD\2025\en-US\...
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C# WIX: registering my ASP.NET Core app as a Windows service with WiX installer
I am trying to have my Wix installer register my ASP.NET Core app as a Windows service during installation.
This is part of my program.wsx:
<Fragment>
<Component Id="...
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Wix sign cab file then embed it
I used to have a msi with its cab file embedded simply using
<Media Id="1" Cabinet="cab1.cab" EmbedCab="yes" />
And I got a single msi file, which is good.
Now a ...
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WiX installer ScrollableText is empty when property value is provided
I'm trying to create a WiX v4 installer which will display different EULAs depending on the region. When I provide a static text using:
<Control Id="LicenseText" Type="ScrollableText&...
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WiX v4 Bundle not performing Minor Upgrades when migrating from InstallShield
I'm migrating an installer from InstallShield to WiX v4 with Bundle and having issues with minor upgrades. Here's my scenario:
Current Versioning Scheme:
Format: x.y.z.a where:
x = major version (...
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Where is WixTargetsImported set? "The WiX Toolset v3.11 build tools must be installed to build this project."
When I create a Merge Module with WiX, the wixproj file has
<Import Project="$(WixTargetsPath)" Condition=" '$(WixTargetsPath)' != '' " />
<Import Project="$(...
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C# / WiX - Windows 11 Modern Context Menu Entry
I have an application that can be launched by right-clicking on a file an accessing the context menu entry.
Now on Windows 10 etc this is easy to deploy by installing the below registry keys with my ...
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Wix is not harvesting .runtimeconfig.json
Wix harvesting doesn't include .runtimeconfig.json file into .wxs file. My app doesn't run without this file. How can I include it? What can I do in general if Wix doesn't harvest certain file that I ...
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MSI created with WIX Toolset installs under C:\Program Files (x86)\
I have created a MSI installer for reSLIRP, but it installs the application under C:\Program Files (x86), instead of under C:\Program Files.
Everything I have found googling has not worked. For ...
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What WIX tool\plugin to use in C# to read a MSI file table and extract fields
I am not looking to create .MSI installers in Visual Studio 2022 C#, only to extract information from .MSI files.
The InstallShield Automation Interface is way out of date, and I have told them this. ...
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How to add ico using wix installer v5
I am adding a shortcut in desktop using WixV5 but icon is not coming.
How can I add an ICo to shortcut.
The code I used is
<Component>
<File Source="../camviewer.exe" />
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WIX Bundle Creation
I tried to create an MSI which is having and exe in it. Used the Bundle option in WIX. While doing that getting an error. Can somebody help me fix this issue. Below is the code:
<Wix xmlns="http://...
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WiX5 / Heatwave - WIX0091 - Duplicate Property ALLUSERS
I'm trying to create a new Wix Package for an MSI setup with the Heatwave extension for Visual Studio 2019.
In Visual Studio I create a new MSI Package project using Heatwave. Immediately after ...
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WiX can'f find my file : unable to load file, error LGHT0103
I am using WiX 3.5 and making an installer. I have used heat.exe to bundle all the files.
It produced a WiX file. I referred in main wxs files as componentgroup ref. When I build my installer, it ...
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WIX MSI INSTALLER: Progressbar missing after started with custom dialogs
I just want to create some custom input fields for my wix installer.
This code is working fine:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Wix xmlns="http://schemas....
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How can I execute Powershell scripts after the installation in WiX v.5 with custom action?
I'm currently trying to implement a custom action that executes a PowerShell script after the installation.
My thought about what exactly the MSI file should do is:
Install/copy the Powershell script ...
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WiX: Create a Custom Action that retrieves a URL input while the installation process and stores it in another file
I have created an MSI Wizard, that installs my software. During the process, it asks the user to input a URL.
I need to write this URL later into the settings.json file of the asp.net core app my wix ...
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How do I extend the message area available for a condition message in a Wix 3.11 installation project?
I am using a WixStandardBootstrapperApplication.HyperlinkLargeLicense as the application ref in my installer. It is a WixStandardBootstrapperApplication type with a logo, I have a message that ...
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Upgrading WixStandardBootstrapperApplication Wix v3 to v4
I'm attempting to update the following Wix Bootstrapper project from V3 to V4 but after the update the V4 setup.exe never displays UI (only the splash screen):
<Wix xmlns="http://wixtoolset....
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How can I know a specific software under which subfolder of C:\Program Data\Package Cache?
Windows 11.
When I making Wix project, I need to know a given software's path under "C:\Program Data\Package Cache", how to find that absolute path?
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How to delete user data (APPDATA) on uninstall (WIX toolset v4)
I would like to give the user the option to delete the configuration data stored in the APPDATA folder on uninstall.
I have found this answer but it's quite old.
There is another answer in this ...
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WiX installer with chaining uninstalling its child packages
I have a master installer bundle that calls other WiX installers. However on the uninstallation, I would like the uninstall operation to uninstall all of the child packages.
I am using a bootstrapper ...
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