| MSI installation help (5 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi, I am new to .net and win32 programming in general. I am looking for some simple documentation on how to package a .net application as an MSI. Within that MSI I need to perform several gacutil & regasm tasks. I need this urgently. Could anybody guide me through a simple set of steps. Most of the documentation I have found is too verbose and much more information that I need. Thanks in advance R... |
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| Installutil - when using reference to another assembly (4 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi, I have created the MyInstaller.dll which inherits System.Configuration.Install.Installer and uses MyOtherAssemb.dll. If I do "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\InstallUtil.exe C:\myfolder\MyInstaller.dll" is not working until and unless I place the file "MyOtherAssemb.dll" explicitly in the folder where InstallUtil exists. Pls let me know that how can I call the Install method succe... |
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| Compiler not found (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| I install VS.NET and it installs without any errors. But when I try to develop a new application in vb or c# it tells me that the vb compiler cannot be created. Any help on this would be most appreciated. Thanks David Van Kirk |
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| Install Microsoft .NET framewotk 1.1 - dotnetfx.exe return error 1603 (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Please help! When I'm trying to install Microsoft .NET framewotk 1.1, I got the error msg "Microsoft .NET framewotk 1.1 has ended prematurely" The first error code I can find in the log file is 1603 I'm using Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3. Thanks Micael |
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| How to hide password text in Windows Installer (5 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi. I am trying to make a setup project for a database and receive userID and password (along with server name and database name) for the database connection (the sample in MSDN uses Integrated security). I would like to hide the password text. Anyone?? If I dig in the SDK, would I find the answer?? Please help me. Thank you |
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| unable to install .Net Framework 1.1 on XP (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| There is no way to install .Net Framework 1.1 on my pc (XP Pro, 512mb ram, 40 gb freespace disk). I tried everything, reading anything on the subject: reinstall XP download all patches and service pack stopped services like windows installer, antivirus verify there was no mscoree.dll verify I have nothing about .Net framework in the registry, and in windows directory I keep getting the same errors... |
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| Help. .Net Framework 1.1 setup failed, error 1935. FileMon log inside (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| History: VS .Net 2003 was installed OK, then I uninstall Framework. Now, when I tried to install Framework 1.1, it finishes with error 1935. I checked internet, KB, etc. Tried to to stop Installer service, kill Installer process, reboot and so on. No luck. I used FileMon to take snapshot of msiexec.exe "Write attempts". Here is a several records from it, last one (with "Access Denied" result) reco... |
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| Creating publisher policies for DLLs (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| We have a .NET dll that we are deploying to our customers using a deployment project in VS .NET 2003. There is a lot of information about creating publisher policies on the web, but we have not been successful in creating one. Here's what the ultimate goal is: When the DLL is deployed to a customer's system, every application using this dll must point to the new version. This has to be an automate... |
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| installer custom action : mySavedState (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hello, I'm currently having probelms getting uninstallation to work in a custom action for a VS.Net setup and deployment project. The custom action runs an SQL script to create a database on a server. The server name is input by the user using a custom diaolog in the installation process, and passed to the custom action. My problem arises when I need to uninstall the application. The uninstall met... |
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| Installer - Custom Textboxes in UI problem (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| I have added a 'Textboxes (A)' to my UI installer project along with a custom action to pass the value back to a class I've written to override the void Install function. As long as the text is very simple everything is working just fine. I've tested it by writing the string out to a text file to test it. However, the trouble comes in when I use the textbox for what I really intended, a ADO.Net Co... |
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| Can I create a file during installation? (6 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi. I need to create a folder at the same level as the Target directory and create a xml file (populated with data collected from the user) in the folder. e.g :if the application is deployed to C:\Program Files\Hak\Application Folderthen I need C:\Program Files\Hak\New Folder\New File.xml I am getting the given path is not supported error. I believe this is related to the security setting. I am no... |
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| Custom Actions not working (6 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi, I added dotnetfx.exe to a setup project as a custom action to be installed before the main app is installed. I set the Arguments property to /q:a /c:"install /l /q" for a silent install but it complains that its already installed, then I set the Condition to check as Installed false and that doesnt work. How can one do this on a setup project? Thanks. |
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| merge module install locations (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| how do i set the install location of a merge module? i added the mfc71 and crt71 merge modules from the common files\merge modules directory, but the dlls are being installed to the application folder, not to the windows\system32 directory. i'm sure there is a way to do this i just can't find it!! thanks. |
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| Robust deploy tool for .NET ? (3 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Does anybody know of a deployment tool/utility that can: 1. Install MDAC (MicroSoft Data Access Components). Check if already exist. If it doesnâ t, then install If it does, check the version. If older version, install the one in deployment media. 2. Install the SDK Framework. Check if already exist. If it doesnâ t, then install. 3. Install Jet engine drivers. Check if already exist. If it doesnâ ... |
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| good books covering setup & deployment projects? (4 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Can anyone out there recommend any .net programming books that have good coverage of VS.Net setup and deployment projects? I've found Microsoft's documentation in this area to be a little sparse. I'd love to find something with good examples and tutorials covering areas like custom actions and including functionality like uninstall and rollback. Thanks for any advice. |
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| Redirecting assemblies (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| I have a dll that I am deploying to the GAC. I have had 3 releases of the dll: 1.1.5.0, 1.1.20.0 and my current release 1.2.10.0. Now, I have used a publisher policy deployed to the GAC in the past with the following name: policy.1.1.myAssem.dll. As soon as I go to v 1.2.10.0, my publisher policy does not work. I have to create a new publisher policy for the 1.2 release called policy.1.2.myAssem.d... |
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| Application Setup causing errror (3 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi, I am packaging up my applicaiton with a Setup build and added under custom actions Install an exe containing a component that must be preinstalled. When I install this it says.. 1607: Unable to install InstallShield Scripting Runtime. How can I call another setup package from the dotnet setup? Also, is it not possible to run a .bat file from the installer? Thanks. |
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| .net Standard setup problems (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| I am trying to install vb.net standard but had beta 2 installed and uninstalled it per the install directions but when I try the new install I get a message that says a previous version stills exists and to remove it first. I not sure what to due next. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Tim |
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| Uninstall Custom action and TARGETDIR (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| We are using Visual Studio .net to create msi packages. We are using custom actions for "install", "rollback", and "uninstall". We are calling a dll, that impliments the Installer class. For the custom action data, we use /dir "[TARGETDIR]\" for all three actions, and wire the install action to the install method of the installer dll via the entry point property, the uninstall action to the uninst... |
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| Framework 1.1 Installation failure error 1304 (3 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi, I know this question has been asked, but i cannot seem to find any follow up.. When trying to install I get "error 1304 error writing to Microsoft.Vsa.dll verify you have access to that directory" When I run cacls %windir% I get: BUILTIN\Users:R BUILTIN\Users:(OI)(CI)(IO)(special access:) GENERIC READ GENERIC EXECUTE BUILTIN\Power Users:C BUILTIN\Power Users:(OI)(CI)(IO)C BUILTIN\Administrator... |
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| WSH and setups (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi, Is Windows Scripting Host installed on Windows 2000 SP2 by default? Can I gurantee it will run on ANY 2000 SP2 machine? I want to replace a setup bootstrapper from .bat files to WSH for more flexability and saving me hacking one up in native C and Win32 as the VS.NET 2003 setup doesnt allow preinstalls of alot of components/applications. Thanks. |
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| How to change virtual dir in web setup (8 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Hi Everyone, I created a web application and a setup project. but i wanto manually configure the virtual directory to the new directory on my opinion. pls help me on the same.. Thanks in advance... Mothy |
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| Memory problem (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| My VB.NET app runs on the system with following configuration : Pentium III / 256 Ram / 20 GB H.D The app is huge, with around 100 classes and forms. But it takes too much memory, around 60 MB. Due to this my other app do not work. Please suggest solution. |
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| Where to install Third Party libraries. (2 replies) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Platform: Windows 2003 server, .NET Deployment Kit, (Application to be shipped uses Crystal Reports 2.6 the version prior to .NET Crystal Reports) Hi, I am creating a deployment kit using .NET framework for Windows 2003 server compatibility. I am unsure where to ship the Crystal Reports libraries. The Windows 2003 server compatibility specification specifies that no libraries should be copied to t... |
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| How to stop deletion of common files during uninstallation? (2 replies, VIP) |
| microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup |
| Platform: Windows 2003 server, .NET Deployment Kit, Hi, I have created .Net setup deployment package(i.e, .msi). I am installing certain third party dlls in the \Program Files\Common Files directory, and am registering them as well. When the product is uninstalled, i want that the files installed in Common Files directory should continue to exist on the client system. Is there any special settings... |
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