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kain64b
kain64b

Reputation: 2326

cant create wix setup with embedded c++ redistributable

I cant install c++ redistributable using wix. it generate setup but setup do nothing on PC. I cant find any redistributable instalation after my setup. my wsx:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>


    <Directory Id="TARGETDIR" Name="SourceDir">
        <Merge Id="redistr" Language="1033" SourceFile="..\merge_modules\Microsoft_VC100_CRT_x64.msm" DiskId="1" />
    </Directory>

    <Feature Id="Feature_B" Title="Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime" 
             AllowAdvertise="yes" 

             Level="1">
        <MergeRef Id="redistr" />

    </Feature>

</Product>

compilation:
candle.exe MyMergeModuleSetup.wxs -ext WixUIExtension light.exe -out demo.msi -b "s:\wix" MyMergeModuleSetup.wixobj -ext WixUIExtension
output:
light.exe : warning LGHT1076 : ICE82: This action System64Folder_amd64_VC.1C11561A_11CB_36A7_8A47_D7A042055FA7 has duplicate sequence number 1 in the table InstallExecuteSequence light.exe : warning LGHT1076 : ICE82: This action System64Folder_amd64_VC.1C11561A_11CB_36A7_8A47_D7A042055FA7 has duplicate sequence number 1 in the table InstallUISequence light.exe : warning LGHT1076 : ICE82: This action System64Folder_amd64_VC.1C11561A_11CB_36A7_8A47_D7A042055FA7 has duplicate sequence number 3 in the table AdminExecuteSequence light.exe : warning LGHT1076 : ICE82: This action System64Folder_amd64_VC.1C11561A_11CB_36A7_8A47_D7A042055FA7 has duplicate sequence number 3 in the table AdminUISequence light.exe : warning LGHT1076 : ICE82: This action System64Folder_amd64_VC.1C11561A_11CB_36A7_8A47_D7A042055FA7 has duplicate sequence number 3 in the table AdvtExecuteSequence

Upvotes: 0

Views: 216

Answers (1)

mcdon
mcdon

Reputation: 5049

After installation, the merge module would not be listed separately in Programs and Features. The files/components from the merge module become part of your install, rather than a separate installation.

You can use Orca to examine the component and file tables, and verify your install contains components/files for the Visual C++ Redistributable.

Windows Installer will track components that are shared among installs using a reference counting mechanism. There are also component rules that must be followed to allow the sharing of components (and for components in general). Merge module are a way to bundle these shared components for inclusion in other installs. The contents of the merge module are included (merged) in the produced installer.

See also About Shared Components

Upvotes: 2

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