Hello,
Is there any way to update same version using Advanced Installer. for example I've version 1.0.0 installed on my system, then I made some changes and created an installer keeping the version same as 1.0.0. Now I want to update my already installed application with the updated installer
I dont want to manually uninstall my application version 1.0.0 and then install it again with the updated version.
Will creating a patch work, or is there any other way to do it?
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Re: Updating same version
Hello Fernandez,
A patch contains only the differences between two version of the product. That means that through a patch you can update something which is already installed.
As far as I can see creating a patch should be the right solution for you, because you don't want to uninstall the previous version.
You can take a look on our Patch Authoring tutorial which will guide you step by step into the creation of a simple Windows Installer patch project from scratch and building it in order to obtain a MSP package. Also, when creating patches you should make sure they don't break the patch rules.
You can also take a look on the Update Process forum thread which may be useful to you.
Should there be any difficulty you encounter implementing something, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will gladly assist.
Best regards,
Dan
A patch contains only the differences between two version of the product. That means that through a patch you can update something which is already installed.
As far as I can see creating a patch should be the right solution for you, because you don't want to uninstall the previous version.
You can take a look on our Patch Authoring tutorial which will guide you step by step into the creation of a simple Windows Installer patch project from scratch and building it in order to obtain a MSP package. Also, when creating patches you should make sure they don't break the patch rules.
You can also take a look on the Update Process forum thread which may be useful to you.
Should there be any difficulty you encounter implementing something, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will gladly assist.
Best regards,
Dan
Re: Updating same version
Hi Dan, thanks for quick reply.
I've created a mixed 32/64 bit installer, and I followed the steps to extract the MSI using /extract from command line. When I extract the installer I get 2 MSI's one for the 32 bit installer and the other for 64 bit installer.
How to create a patch for mixed 32/64 bit installer? Do I have to create separate patches?
I've created a mixed 32/64 bit installer, and I followed the steps to extract the MSI using /extract from command line. When I extract the installer I get 2 MSI's one for the 32 bit installer and the other for 64 bit installer.
How to create a patch for mixed 32/64 bit installer? Do I have to create separate patches?
Re: Updating same version
You're welcome Fernandez,
If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know.
Best regards,
Dan
Indeed, you have to create two separate patches, one for the 32bit and another one for the 64bit.How to create a patch for mixed 32/64 bit installer? Do I have to create separate patches?
If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know.
Best regards,
Dan