What is bootstrapper for WiX?

The bootstrapper application DLL is responsible for displaying UI to the end-user and directs the Burn engine when to carry out download, install, repair and uninstall actions.

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What is a bootstrapper installer package?

A bootstrapper package is a group of directories and files that contain manifest files that describe how the prerequisite should be installed. The bootstrapper first detects whether any of the prerequisites are already installed. If prerequisites are not installed, first the bootstrapper shows the license agreements.

How do I create a bundle on Wix?

Bundled product must first be created through Wix as separate products….Set up the first bundle variant:

Click the first bundle variant (e.g. Shirt & Scarf Set Small Green).
Click Bundle at the top right.
Under Product Name, click next to the products that make up the bundle you selected.
Click Bundle to save.

How do I add a custom action to WiX Installer?

Adding a Custom Action

Step 1: Create a Fragment. You could directly reference the custom action in the same source file as the product definition.
Step 2: Add the custom action. We would need to link this source file along with a source file that contained or to successfully complete.

How do I run an application after installation?

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Right click on your Setup project (in Visual Studio).
Click on View.
Click on Custom Actions.
Right click on Commit folder.
Click on Add Custom Action.
Double click on Application Folder and select Primary Output (EXE that you want to launch after installation)
Build your project.

What is a Wxs file?

Source file created by Windows Installer XML (WiX) toolset, a Windows installer developing program; XML document containing one root element (); a collection of strings for localizing a product into a specific culture; similar to . CPP files.

What is KeyPath in Wix?

The KeyPath for a Component is a single resource that the Windows Installer uses to determine if a Component “exists” on a machine. This means that when Windows Installer decides whether to install your component, it will first look whether the keypath resource is already present.

How do I use WiX with Visual Studio?

Adding a WiX setup project In Visual Studio, open your solution, and add a WiX project to it: go to the Visual Studio main menu and click File -> Add -> New Project to open the Add New Project dialog. Choose the Setup Project item in the Windows Installer XML node, specify the project name and click OK.

What is the Wix standard bootstrapper application?

Therefore, the WiX toolset provides a standard bootstrapper application that developers can use and customize in particular ways. There are several variants of the WiX Standard Bootstrapper Application. WixStandardBootstrapperApplication.RtfLicense – the first variant displays the license in the welcome dialog similar to the WixUI Advanced.

Can a custom bootstrapper application be created?

Custom bootstrapper applications can be created but require the developer to write native or managed code. Therefore, the WiX toolset provides a standard bootstrapper application that developers can use and customize in particular ways. There are several variants of the WiX Standard Bootstrapper Application.

Why do I need a bootstrapper application DLL?

As described in the introduction to building installation package bundles, every bundle requires a bootstrapper application DLL to drive the Burn engine. Custom bootstrapper applications can be created but require the developer to write native or managed code.

What are the file types of bootstrapper?

Bootstrapper.wxs – Main file for generating the bootstrapper ( *.exe file) MakeBootstrapper.bat – Batch script to compile Bootstrapper.wxs file myAppSetup.msi – Example of .msi installer file for my app installation