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Asked: 2026-05-15T04:49:14+00:00

I can build a managed custom action just fine using the DTF tools (I.E

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I can build a managed custom action just fine using the DTF tools (I.E MakeSfxCA.exe)

My post build event command line looks like this:


"%WIX%SDK\MakeSfxCA.exe"

"$(TargetDir)$(TargetName).CA.dll"


"%WIX%SDK\x86\SfxCA.dll"


"$(TargetDir)$(TargetName).dll"

"$(TargetDir)Microsoft.Deployment.WindowsInstaller.dll"

But whenever I attempt to add a reference to the compiled dll I get an error stating something to the effect of 

“make sure that the file is accessible and a valid WiX reference”

If i add the project as a ref using visual studio (2010 & 2008) my WiX Project compiles but does not use the dll. I receive this message when I attempt to run the msi

There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. 
A DLL required for this install to complete could not be run. 
Contact your support personnel or package vendor.

My wxs file looks like this

My OS is Windows 7 and I’m using .net 4.0 is that makes a difference
and I’m using the weekly build

http://wix.sourceforge.net/releases/3.5.1721.0/

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  1. Editorial Team

    My issue was with the compiled dll not being compiled for the correct type of environment. I.E. building a x64 version for a x86 installer. Feel free to comment if I need to clarify more.

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