How To Guides
From Windows Installer XML (WiX) v3.0
How To Guides
This section includes How To documentation for performing common WiX tasks.
Files, Shortcuts and Registry
- How To: Add a file to your installer
- How To: Check the version number of a file during installation
- How To: Write a registry entry during installation
- How To: Read a registry entry during installation
- How To: Create a shortcut on the Start Menu
- How To: Create a shortcut to a web page
- How To: Create an uninstall shortcut
- How To: NGen managed assemblies during installation
- How To: Reference another DirectorySearch element
- How To: Get the parent directory of a file search
Redistributables and Install Checks
- How To: Check for .NET Framework versions
- How To: Install the .NET Framework using a bootstrapper
- How To: Install DirectX 9.0 with your installer
- How To: Install the Visual C++ Redistributable with your installer
- How To: Block installation based on OS version
User Interface and Localization
- How To: Build a localized version of your installer
- How To: Make your installer localizable
- How To: Run the installed application after setup
- How To: Set your installer's icon in Add/Remove Programs