Maybe I'm missing something. I need to place the Office 2003 to 2007 compatibility patch on all my users computers and wish to do this with an MSI in group...
Hi, I found this with google: http://blog.stealthpuppy.com/deployment/deploying-office-2007-with- group-policy-startup-scripts It sounds like its already an...
Hi, ... installation of ... to just send a few relevant files with the ... few files to install, what would be a good example .MM to start with? MAKEMSI itself...
I came across MAKEMSI while doing research on some repackagers (InstallShield, Wize, etc.) and thought it was a nice, simple tool I could use. I think I'm an...
Hi, Generally you are doing one of two main things when creating an MSI: 1. Building a new installer for a product (typically your, or company's own) 2....
For testing of a legacy application we built at our organization we need to replace one of the files in an MSI. I can see how to add a file, but don't see a...
Hi, ... This has been asked before in the group, its works some searching. Basically while its probably possible (non-trivial) I do not recommend it. The msi's...
I am new to all of this, Let me explain what I am after. I need to deploy something through a group policy. what I would like to do is create a msi file that...
Hi, ... My last response wasn't the best and my speeling/TyPing is getting worse. As usual I was in a hurry :-) ... I'll say this again. Try: 1. Admintrative...
I don't think that will work in this case. You see the msi that I have from the vendor will install an agent on all of the pc that will allow the pc to do...
I downloaded and installed MakeMsi yesterday. As a first step, I've tried to get the sample TryMe.MM to build. Unfortunately, I've been unable to build any of...
Hi, ... class "Scripting.FileSystemObject". ... of ... There is either a problem with your computer or there is some Anti- virus/spyware program preventing the...
Hi, OK, unless you tell me otherwise I'm going to assume you meant this response for the thread you created as it appears unrelated to this one... Bye, Dennis ...
Hi, Hopefully someone with this deployment method can answer but I think a boot strapping EXE is a common approach. The trouble is while there are mechanisms...
Hello, The reinstall of WSH was the solution. We have AVG Free installed, but it doesn't seem to affect the scripts now that they are able to run. Thank you...
Just want to tell everyone that I have been using MakeMSI for awhile with great success to package Firefox so that corps can deploy it easily and for free!...
Hi, Nice work, quite easy to use in order to create msi file. But I need help. My problem : I need to put on every client a registry key (IE6 upload booster)....
Hi, ... Just want to clarify which of these apply: 1. You don't think you need to install it 2. It doesn't work (in which case I want to know what is wrong) ...
I don't think I need to install it. In fact, my msi do not have any file to install, it is just a registry key. The hta is generated (but not included in the...
I can't seem to find a way to escape the string "/G CREATOR OWNER:F" or "/G AUTHENTICATED USERS:F" in such a way that a CACLS executed via a RunCmd will...
Is it possible to 1) add a dialog between SetupTypeDlg/BrowseDlg and VerifyReadyDlg, 2) conditionally, based on whether or not a feature is selected during...
Hi, This works for me (but so did your syntax): C:\tmp\1> cacls 1.x /e /g "CREATOR OWNER:f" processed file: C:\tmp\1\1.x See what a verbose log of the install...
Hi, You can only sequence the dialogs using my comamnd in the "main sequence", so its not possible to use the "insert" parameter for this. I just checked and...
I'm seeing a fairly consistent issue on Windows XP with the MakeMSI build process locking up or freezing my host. It doesn't ever seem to happen on the first...
Hi, There is probably something wrong with your machine as I've never had that or heard of it from anyone else. There is one hang that at least to me (WinXP...
That sounds about right, it is hanging toward the end of the build. I'll set the value and give it a shot. Thanks for the help! And thanks for the tool too....
Hi Dennis, I am a new user of your MAKEMSI tool. It is a very useful tool for me because I have to create a simple MSI with a few very simple tasks and your...
Hi, The 1st attempt sequenced (I assume condition changed for testing...) the uninstall with: =} SEQ="InstallFinalize-" Would be executed after the EXE was...