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Fix WIX7009 error using StandardDirectory in Windows Service installer documentation #47592

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Fix WIX7009 error by adding override attribute to TARGETDIR
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Replace TARGETDIR with StandardDirectory for WiX v4 compatibility
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14 changes: 6 additions & 8 deletions docs/core/extensions/windows-service-with-installer.md
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Expand Up @@ -186,17 +186,15 @@ After the project reference has been added, configure the _Package.wxs_ file. Op
<MajorUpgrade DowngradeErrorMessage="A later version of [ProductName] is already installed. Setup will now exit." />

<!-- Define the directory structure -->
<Directory Id="TARGETDIR" Name="SourceDir">
<Directory Id="ProgramFiles64Folder">
<StandardDirectory Id="ProgramFiles64Folder">

<!-- Create a folder inside program files -->
<Directory Id="ROOTDIRECTORY" Name="$(var.Manufacturer)">
<!-- Create a folder inside program files -->
<Directory Id="ROOTDIRECTORY" Name="$(var.Manufacturer)">

<!-- Create a folder within the parent folder given the name -->
<Directory Id="INSTALLFOLDER" Name="$(Name)" />
</Directory>
<!-- Create a folder within the parent folder given the name -->
<Directory Id="INSTALLFOLDER" Name="$(Name)" />
</Directory>
</Directory>
</StandardDirectory>

<!-- The files inside this DirectoryRef are linked to
the App.WindowsService directory via INSTALLFOLDER -->
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