Can I request a restart of the machine after installation using WiX?

Question

Can I request a restart of the machine after installation using WiX?

Answer 1

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='windows-1252'?> <Wix xmlns='http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi'> <Product Name = 'Sample App' Id = 'PRODUCT-GUID-HERE' UpgradeCode = 'UPGRADE-GUID-HERE' Language = '1033' Version = 'YOUR-APP-VERSION-HERE' Manufacturer = 'YOU!'> <InstallExecuteSequence> <ScheduleReboot After="InstallFinalize"/> </InstallExecuteSequence> </Product> </Wix> 

I think I get it.

Answer 2

Yes. See the documentation for the REBOOT property in Windows Installer.

i.e:.

 <Property Id="REBOOT"><![CDATA[Force]]></Property> 

Answer 3

Use the REBOOT property for WiX in the Product.wxs file of your installation to receive a reboot prompt. Syntax:

 <Property Id="REBOOT" Value="Force"></Property>