WiX Toolset
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This section includes How To documentation for performing common WiX tasks.
Files, Shortcuts and Registry
Add a file to your installer
Check the version number of a file during installation
Write a registry entry during installation
Read a registry entry during installation
Create a shortcut on the Start Menu
Create a shortcut to a web page
Create an uninstall shortcut
NGen managed assemblies during installation
Reference another DirectorySearch element
Get the parent directory of a file search
Redistributables and Install Checks
Check for .NET Framework versions
Install the .NET Framework using a bootstrapper
Install DirectX 9.0 with your installer
Install the Visual C++ Redistributable with your installer
Block installation based on OS version
User Interface and Localization
Build a localized version of your installer
Make your installer localizable
Run the installed application after setup
Set your installer's icon in Add/Remove Programs
Product Updates
Implement a major upgrade in your installer
Others
Get a log of your installation for debugging
Look inside your MSI with Orca
Generate a GUID
Use WiX Extensions
Optimize building cabinet files
Specify source file locations
Install a windows service