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user3664223
user3664223

Reputation: 337

Wix : Package MSI into another MSI

I have question regarding WiX/MSI packaging, wanted to check feasibility, I have Installer1 bundle with n number of files(probably 100) and have another small installer2 with less no of files(near about 20 files). Now my question is can I package small installer2 into bigger installer1. This is similar approach as most of installers package vcruntime installers in their installers.

Experts do you see any issues in this approach?

You may want to ask question, what type components installer2 has- so it kernel mode drivers and user mode services and some DLLs.

Also you may suggest why we are not bringing one by one component, instead packaging one installer into another installer.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 2219

Answers (1)

Stein Åsmul
Stein Åsmul

Reputation: 42136

Chained Setups: WiX's Burn module can create setup.exe files with embedded installers that can run in sequence. Installshield also has a feature for this called Suite Projects - see screenshot here.

Hello Burn: Here is a small, hands-on example of a Burn source.

More on Burn: Some more details on WiX / Burn versus other deployment tools.

Links:

Upvotes: 3

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