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RE: [WiX-users] Installing an msi with an msi
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From: Bob A. <sf...@bo...> - 2005-04-06 23:28:37
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MSI lets only one install run its execute sequence at a time. (You can have multiple UIs running at once, however.) The usual approach for when you have to install multiple MSIs is to have a bootstrapper executable that runs each in sequence. If you control the MSIs, you can make sure each is suitable to run silently, so the user only ever needs to see your bootstrapper UI. Nested installations are discouraged because they can't easily be patched (like merge modules, for that matter). Until/unless the MSI team adds servicing, they'll stay on the "evil" list.<g> _____ From: wix...@li... [mailto:wix...@li...] On Behalf Of Jake Cahoon Sent: Wednesday, 06 April, 2005 13:57 To: wix...@li...; ro...@us... Subject: RE: [WiX-users] Installing an msi with an msi I am writing an umbrella install that kicks off several components one of which is an MSI. I don't want to create two code-bases to support a standalone install (msi) and a merge module. I understand the scenarios for uninstall and incomplete install are extremely complicated but is this even possible? Jake Cahoon >>>"Rob Mensching" <ro...@us...> 04/06/05 12:50 pm >>> Nested MSI installation is highly discouraged by the Windows Installer team. I highly suggest you find a different way to accomplish what you are trying to accomplish. -----Original Message----- From: wix...@li... [mailto:wix...@li...] On Behalf Of Jake Cahoon Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 11:45 AM To: wix...@li... Subject: [WiX-users] Installing an msi with an msi What is the best way to install an MSI inside of an MSI. I can't seem to get it to run when I run it as and EXE CustomAction. Jake Cahoon ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_ide95&alloc_id396&op=ick WiX-users mailing list WiX...@li... https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_ide95&alloc_id396&op=click WiX-users mailing list WiX...@li... https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users |