ScottPearce
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How do I NOT uninstall a chained MSI?

Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:44 am

Hi,

I have a chained MSI in my setup project. When I uninstall my main program, the chained MSI also gets uninstalled. How do I allow my program to be uninstalled, but have the chained MSI installation left alone?

Thanks,

SCott

Liviu
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Re: How do I NOT uninstall a chained MSI?

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:58 am

Hi Scott,

If you want to uninstall the main package installation, but to keep the chained installation, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the "Prerequisites" page.
2. Select the chained package you do not want to uninstall with the main package.
3. On the "Options" tab, on "Uninstall" section just change the "Condition" to "0".
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Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Liviu
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ScottPearce
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Re: How do I NOT uninstall a chained MSI?

Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:19 am

Thanks!

Liviu
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Re: How do I NOT uninstall a chained MSI?

Fri Sep 03, 2021 6:58 am

You are always welcome, Scott!

Please let us know if there is anything else we could help you with and we will gladly assist.

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Liviu
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