Hello,
Is it possible to define prerequisites for MSIX packages?
Dependencies, as I understand could only be MSIX/APPX packages, which seems possible.
But, is it possible to define prerequisites that are NOT MSIX/APPX packaged?
Regards,
Shobz
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shobz_krish
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Re: Prerequisites for MSIX
Hello Shobz,
Indeed, you are right. MSIX Packages support dependencies, which can only be another MSIX / APPX package.
In what regards adding another package as a prerequisite, as far as I know, it is not possible in an MSIX package.
However, this should be possible if you bundle your MSIX with an EXE package, e.g.:
- in "Builds" page, you need to have two builds - one EXE build and one MSIX build
- select the MSIX build --> "Bootstrapper" tab --> "Bundle with EXE" option should be enabled
This way, the MSIX will be bundled into the EXE. More information about this can be found in our "UWP Bootstrapper Tab" article.
Unfortunately, this does not currently work due to an issue in what regards our bootstrapper functionality. Fortunately, we are already aware of this and will try to fix this in a future version of Advanced Installer.
Best regards,
Catalin
Indeed, you are right. MSIX Packages support dependencies, which can only be another MSIX / APPX package.
In what regards adding another package as a prerequisite, as far as I know, it is not possible in an MSIX package.
However, this should be possible if you bundle your MSIX with an EXE package, e.g.:
- in "Builds" page, you need to have two builds - one EXE build and one MSIX build
- select the MSIX build --> "Bootstrapper" tab --> "Bundle with EXE" option should be enabled
This way, the MSIX will be bundled into the EXE. More information about this can be found in our "UWP Bootstrapper Tab" article.
Unfortunately, this does not currently work due to an issue in what regards our bootstrapper functionality. Fortunately, we are already aware of this and will try to fix this in a future version of Advanced Installer.
Best regards,
Catalin
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shobz_krish
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Re: Prerequisites for MSIX
Hello Catalin,
Thank you for the response!
"Bundle MSIX with EXE" was the one that I tried out first. But, as reported already, this had some bug and wasn't working as expected.
And so, is the reason I was trying to look for an alternative in the meantime.
Looking forward to the Advanced Installer version with the fix.
Regards,
Shobz
Thank you for the response!
"Bundle MSIX with EXE" was the one that I tried out first. But, as reported already, this had some bug and wasn't working as expected.
And so, is the reason I was trying to look for an alternative in the meantime.
Looking forward to the Advanced Installer version with the fix.
Regards,
Shobz
Re: Prerequisites for MSIX
Hello Shobz,
Best regards,
Catalin
Sure, I will update this thread as soon as the fix will be implemented.Looking forward to the Advanced Installer version with the fix.
Best regards,
Catalin