NigelShaw
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Replacing file on uninstall

Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:03 pm

Hi
During an install, i need to update a dll file but upon uninstall, i would need to replace it again with the original. How can i set that up?

Thanks

NigelShaw
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Re: Replacing file on uninstall

Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:27 pm

I can also store a copy of the original in the same location and upon uninstall, rename the file to its original name

Catalin
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Re: Replacing file on uninstall

Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:18 pm

Hello Nigel,

Indeed, a solution would be the one you presented - to rename the original file so it is not overwritten and on uninstall to rename it back.

Another solution would be to copy the original file into a different location and then copy it back on uninstall, after the files were removed.

Best regards,
Catalin
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