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docschnipp

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Oct 22, 2009, 3:21:01 PM10/22/09
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Hi,

I am using DIFx to install a driver for a device that gets a firmware update
by a custom action later in the sequence. This updater CA needs the driver to
be installed, so if DIFx schedules a reboot, I would need to find out, issue
a ForceReboot myself and return to my installer after reboot.

Is there a way to detect and cancel the ScheduleReboot that comes from DIFx?

Thanks
doc

Phil Wilson

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Oct 24, 2009, 1:35:01 PM10/24/09
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Does it help if you launch the MSI with REBOOT=ReallySuppress?
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Jie Wang [MSFT]

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Oct 26, 2009, 5:47:53 AM10/26/09
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Hi doc,

Can you try checking the MsiSystemRebootPending Property?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa370492(VS.85).aspx

This property is supported starting from Windows Installer 4.0.

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docschnipp

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Nov 3, 2009, 11:02:02 AM11/3/09
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"Phil Wilson" wrote:

> Does it help if you launch the MSI with REBOOT=ReallySuppress?

Haven't tried, I actually want to force it to immediate reboot then and
continue the installer afterwards.

thanks
doc

docschnipp

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Nov 3, 2009, 11:02:07 AM11/3/09
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""Jie Wang [MSFT]"" wrote:

> Can you try checking the MsiSystemRebootPending Property?

I will try. Installer Services 4.0 are starting with Vista and XP SP3, right?

thanks
doc

Jie Wang [MSFT]

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Nov 5, 2009, 3:14:27 AM11/5/09
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Hi,

Windows Vista has Windows Installer 4.0 by default. For Windows XP SP3, I
think it's version 3.1. But you can always have the latest Windows
Installer setup package as a prerequisite to your setup.

docschnipp

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Nov 9, 2009, 3:48:04 PM11/9/09
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Hi,

"docschnipp" wrote:

> ""Jie Wang [MSFT]"" wrote:
>
> > Can you try checking the MsiSystemRebootPending Property?
>

DIFx (since elevated) is a deferred action, so unfortunately can not do much
in there. Pretty much of a definition hole.

thanks
doc

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