bdhobbs
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MSI uninstalls from Command Line but not control panel

So, recently we noticed that the installer doesn't uninstall from the Control Panel by using 'Uninstall/Change' option.

It works fine by right-clicking on the .msi and selecting 'Uninstall' and also by running it from the command-line. When looking at the log, it says it was 'reconfigured' rather than uninstalled.

I will send the verbose log and the .aip to the support email.

Thanks,
Bryan
Catalin
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Re: MSI uninstalls from Command Line but not control panel

Hello Bryan,

This is quite strange, indeed, mostly because when you uninstall from the command line, it's basically the same as uninstalling from the Control Panel.

I have had a look over your project and everything seems to be configured just fine.

If possible, could you please try to create a sample project that reproduces this and perhaps forward that to me so I can build and test it on our end?

Additionally, are you able to constantly reproduce this or is it just on a specific machine that you are able to?

Best regards,
Catalin
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bdhobbs
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Re: MSI uninstalls from Command Line but not control panel

Sorry, have been busy. Will try to provide some of the requested actions in the next couple of weeks.
Catalin
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Re: MSI uninstalls from Command Line but not control panel

Hello,

No worries about the delay!

Please take your time and provide the resources whenever you are able to.

Best regards,
Catalin
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bdhobbs
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Re: MSI uninstalls from Command Line but not control panel

Catalin,

I wasn't able to create a project to recreate this behavior. I tried, but wasn't able to replicate it.

The answer to the second question is that it is easy to reproduce on every machine we install it on.

Thanks,
Bryan
Catalin
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Re: MSI uninstalls from Command Line but not control panel

Hello Bryan,

If you can not reproduce it in a sample project, that's fine.

Is there a way you could provide me the following resources:

- a copy of the .AIP file

- a download link for your setup (MSI/EXE)

by email at support at advancedinstaller dot com so I can further investigate this?

Best regards,
Catalin
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