Adding a DLL after repackaging
Updated: 21 May 2010 | 2 comments
Hi @ll
What is the best way to add a dll file in a allready finished package?
After i repackaged a application,the vendor send me a dll file wich i have to add to the package, but I'm not sure how to do that.
Many thanks
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Is there a reason why you
Is there a reason why you cannot just open your project, add the DLL, and recompile?
To add it without recompiling the project, you would need to use a transform, and add the DLL that way. The DLL can remain uncompressed or you can compress it into a CAB file, but it will have to remain external to the transform file otherwise it will not get installed.
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Put it in MSI only
The best way would be to embed it into MSI only. Easy way to do it would be, Conver MSI to WSI option in WISE. This will convert your MSI to WSI. You can add your .dll there and recompile it. It will not take more than 5 mins to do the complete process.
Transforms is also a good option, but that will carry an extra .mst file and .cab file along with MSI.
Piyush Nasa Altiris Certified Professional (ACP)
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