auto-repair does not work

[pachwald]

Hi there!

After installation of my program I tried to test the auto-repair functionality by removing a dll from the application directory. Starting the application does not lead to a auto repair action. Instead the application fails. Do I have to configure the files or components in any special way to enable windows installer auto-repair?

Thanks,
Alex

[gigi]

Hi Alex,

An auto repair starts if a key path for a component is missing. Are you sure that the DLL you have deleted is key path in its component? Can you reproduce this on other computers?

Best Regards,
Gigi
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Gheorghe Rada
Advanced Installer Team
http://www.advancedinstaller.com

[pachwald]

Hi gigi!

The component for my dll only contains one file and it has the key symbol in front of it's name. Properties are:

GUID: {F59318AD-624D-4DFC-B3DA-4CDE7D6C8686}
Directory: APPDIR
no condition, no attributes, no additional space, no qualified components Groups, no components isolated with this component.

I checked this on several testers' machines and the same happens there.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Alex

[gigi]

Hi Alex,

Note that an auto repair it's triggered if a key path for a component is missing. Windows Installer verify this when an advertised shortcuts, file associations, etc is executed. Non-advertised shortcuts don't trigger an auto repair.

For example try to open your application from a file association. You will see that Windows installer triggers the auto repair.

Best Regards,
Gigi
_______________
Gheorghe Rada
Advanced Installer Team
http://www.advancedinstaller.com