Hello.
I had old version of the product and I created new version with update method "Major Upgrade". When I run install file with new version on machine with installed old version I get dialogs from "First Time Install " sequence.
Is it possible to get dialog with Update, Repair and Remove functionality like "MaintenanceTypeDlg" of the Maintenance sequence?
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Re: Update, Repair and Remove buttons on "Major Upgrade"
Hello,
Please keep in mind that this is the normal behavior during a major upgrade. A major upgrade is essentially the removal of an older product which is replaced by a newer product.
When you try to install an application which is already installed then you will be prompted with the Modify/Repair/Remove Maintenance dialog. This is happening because Windows Installer does not allow two different MSI packages with the same Package Code to be installed on the same machine. Please take a look on the Changing Version article which may be useful to you.
If you have other questions, please let us know.
Best regards,
Dan
Please keep in mind that this is the normal behavior during a major upgrade. A major upgrade is essentially the removal of an older product which is replaced by a newer product.
When you try to install an application which is already installed then you will be prompted with the Modify/Repair/Remove Maintenance dialog. This is happening because Windows Installer does not allow two different MSI packages with the same Package Code to be installed on the same machine. Please take a look on the Changing Version article which may be useful to you.
If you have other questions, please let us know.
Best regards,
Dan