Are you maybe misunderstanding the FilesInUse dialogs? Windows decides to show this or nor based on what files need replacing, whether they are in use, their versions etc. CloseApplication is not the same thing at all - it's a WiX feature that closes applications.
Phil W
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From: E. Timothy Uy [mailto:***@loqu8.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:22 AM
To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.
Subject: Re: [WiX-users] MsiRMFilesInUse example to restart browsers
With chrome in the mix, nothing at all (not even IE or Firefox) gets terminated.
Action 9:04:37: WixRegisterRestartResources.
Action start 9:04:37: WixRegisterRestartResources.
WixRegisterRestartResources: Entering WixRegisterRestartResources in C:\Windows\Installer\MSI7074.tmp, version 3.6.2809.0
WixRegisterRestartResources: Registering process name iexplore.exe with the Restart Manager.
WixRegisterRestartResources: Registering process name firefox.exe with the Restart Manager.
WixRegisterRestartResources: Registering process name chrome.exe with the Restart Manager.
Action ended 9:04:38: WixRegisterRestartResources. Return value 1.
Action 9:04:38: InstallValidate. Validating install Action start 9:04:38: InstallValidate.
Action 9:04:43: ShutdownApplications. Shutting down applications The setup was unable to automatically close all requested applications.
Please ensure that the applications holding files in use are closed before continuing with the installation.
Action ended 9:04:54: InstallValidate. Return value 1.
Post by E. Timothy Uychrome.exe - does not close
firefox.exe - closes, but never restarts iexplore.exe - closes and
restarts (blank page)
Post by E. Timothy UyThe plot thickens. Removing Chrome from the mix makes it work.
<util:RestartResource Id="RestartIE" ProcessName="iexplore.exe" />
<util:RestartResource Id="RestartFirefox" ProcessName="firefox.exe" />
Is this solvable? I did notice that chrome.exe uses a lot of processes.
Could this be the issue? Is there a limit on the # of processes?
Post by E. Timothy UyI was able to show the FilesInUse (for iexplore, chrome and firefox)
but just adding
<util:RestartResource Id="RestartIE" ProcessName="iexplore.exe" />
<util:RestartResource Id="RestartChrome" ProcessName="chrome.exe" />
<util:RestartResource Id="RestartFirefox" ProcessName="firefox.exe" />
However, clicking on attempt to close prompted me with
The setup was unable to automatically close all requested applications.
Please ensure that the applications holding files in use are closed
before continuing with the installation.
None of the browser instances are closed.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Respectfully,
Tim
Post by E. Timothy UyLooks like RM only works with Vista+. What is the fallback for XP?
Post by E. Timothy UyDear Rob et al.,
Thanks everyone for being so gracious. This time I would like the
installer to shutdown any browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox) prior to
installation, and restart them after installation completes. I
think I should use MsiRMFilesInUse but have not been able to
locate any samples or instructions. Is this used with util:CloseApplication?
I gather that I need <DialogRef Id="MsiRMFilesInUse" /> in UI. Can
I use WixUI_InstallDir or should I be using Mondo? A completed
example would be ideal. The How To Guides are fantastic.
Respectfully,
Tim
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