WIX run vcredist_x64.exe on install

Question

I have an application compiled in VS 2015 and requires the VC++ Redistributable package in order to run properly. Prior to this latest build, we were using an older version

Answer 1

I was facing a similar problem (fully described in this closed question, which actually redirected me here). I was able to solved it inspired by this entry about running the application after setup.

The key part is basically to add a final step to the UI that launches the vcredist installer:

  
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Regarding the custom action: