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
Updates
How To: Implement a major upgrade in your installer
General How Tos
How To: Get a log of your installation for debugging
How To: Look inside your MSI with Orca
How To: Generate a GUID