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04-24-2008, 02:09 AM
Hi Friedrich!
When I am making MSI Scripts from scratch, it goes like a breeze. You know,
point, click, ship....
This morning I have made 4 different, where the only change is one file, and
made them as 'Save As'.
Problem comes when I add the certificate - Its a bit random, but I get
error -1 sometimes.
If so, i create a new project from scratch - The old project is dead.

Edvard Korsbęk
NewsArchive
04-24-2008, 06:48 AM
Edvard,

> When I am making MSI Scripts from scratch, it goes like a breeze. You
> know, point, click, ship....
> This morning I have made 4 different, where the only change is one file,
> and made them as 'Save As'.
> Problem comes when I add the certificate - Its a bit random, but I get
> error -1 sometimes.
> If so, i create a new project from scratch - The old project is dead.

There are several different possible reasons for error -1 when code-signing.
If it is random (and all your certificate details are correct) then I assume
it's a problem with the connection to the selected timestamp server. It has
nothing to do with the SetupBuilder project.

Do you know how to reproduce (step by step) the "old project is dead"
scenario?

Thanks,
Friedrich

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NewsArchive
04-24-2008, 06:49 AM
Unfortunately; I do not belive that your assumption is correct with
'Timestamp server dead'.
Procedure:
Very simple MSI script.
add a certificate with timestamp etc.
Compile - No problems.
Project 'Save as'
Change one file (i.e. program1.exe to program2.exe)
Change output directory and output name
Compile
25% chance for error.
Say something impolite if error.
Make the project from scratch again
100% chance for succes.

Total time for procedure 10 minutes.

Done 3 times now.

BUT, as i know stupid, over self-confident, shortsighted customers, I can og
cause have made an error after 'Save as'

Edvard