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‎Aug 18, 2008
06:28 AM
Chained .msi Package not using the Windows Theme
Hi
When using the Chained .msi Package feature to install a second package the Windows Theme is not used for Reduced (/qr) or Full UI (/qf). It default’s to this standard flat theme.
How can I get the second package to use the Windows theme.
When using the Chained .msi Package feature to install a second package the Windows Theme is not used for Reduced (/qr) or Full UI (/qf). It default’s to this standard flat theme.
How can I get the second package to use the Windows theme.
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‎Aug 18, 2008
10:44 AM
Hmm. It looks like we might be missing the common controls assembly parts of the embedded manifest of ISChain.exe (in folder redist\language independent\i386). If you're adventurous, you might try backing up the current file, and adding the common controls parts to the manifest... I'll see if we can reproduce and fix this in house.
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‎Aug 18, 2008
12:48 PM
I was able to verify this, as well as the workaround I described. We're now tracking it under IOC-000074452. I hope to post a real fix soon, but if it has to wait for a later release, changing the manifest of ISChain.exe to the following appears to work:
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‎Aug 19, 2008
02:11 AM
Hi
Thanks, I've changed the manifest as blow and it's working.
Thanks, I've changed the manifest as blow and it's working.