- 1 year ago
Trying to run the multiple powershell scripts from wix installer
To run multiple PowerShell scripts from a WiX installer, you can use the CustomAction
element in your WiX project. Here's an example of how you can accomplish this:
Create your PowerShell scripts:
Write the PowerShell scripts that you want to run during the installation. Save them in a location within your WiX project.Define CustomAction elements in your WiX project:
In your WiX project, defineCustomAction
elements for each PowerShell script you want to execute. TheCustomAction
elements should specify the PowerShell script file to run.xml<CustomAction Id="RunScript1" Execute="deferred" Return="check" Directory="INSTALLFOLDER"
ExeCommand='powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "[INSTALLFOLDER]Script1.ps1"'/>
<CustomAction Id="RunScript2" Execute="deferred" Return="check" Directory="INSTALLFOLDER"
ExeCommand='powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "[INSTALLFOLDER]Script2.ps1"'/>
Adjust the
Directory
attribute to specify the appropriate directory where your scripts are located.Add the CustomAction elements to the installation sequence:
Include theCustomAction
elements in the appropriate sequence of your installation. For example, you can add them to theInstallExecuteSequence
element.xml<InstallExecuteSequence>
<Custom Action="RunScript1" After="InstallFiles">NOT Installed</Custom>
<Custom Action="RunScript2" After="RunScript1">NOT Installed</Custom>
</InstallExecuteSequence>
Adjust the sequence as per your requirements.
Reference the CustomAction elements:
Reference theCustomAction
elements in your WiX<Component>
elements to ensure they are included in the installation package.xml<Component Id="Component1" Guid="...">
<File Source="Script1.ps1" KeyPath="yes"/>
<!-- ... other files for Component1 ... -->
<CustomActionRef Id="RunScript1"/>
</Component>
<Component Id="Component2" Guid="...">
<File Source="Script2.ps1" KeyPath="yes"/>
<!-- ... other files for Component2 ... -->
<CustomActionRef Id="RunScript2"/>
</Component>
Make sure to adjust the
Source
attribute in the<File>
element to match the path of your PowerShell script files.
With these steps in place, your WiX installer will run the specified PowerShell scripts during the installation process. The scripts will execute in the sequence defined in the InstallExecuteSequence
element.
Remember to build and test your installer to ensure the scripts are executed correctly during installation.