The WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. It's a powerful tool and for free. I write a set of articles when I start learning and practicing WiX toolset. And I met many common problems. After I investigating and learning, these set articles come out. I think these articles can answer basic and common questions for whom is fresh to WiX toolset.
1. Use heat.exe to generate file list automatically
2. Make the default install dir to "Program files"
3. User interface and custom dialog
5. Include other installers into package
6. How to read&write registry entry
How To: Write a Registry Entry During Installation
How To: Read a Registry Entry During Installation
7. How to use custom license file and logo
8. Passing MsBuild Variables to WiX
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Some useful documents:
WiX Toolset v3 Manual Table of Contents
Building Installation Package Bundles
Using Project References and Variables