How to exit installation process if app running

[trashy]

When upgrading an app, is it possible to force the installation process to abort if the old app is detected as running?

[Eusebiu]

Hi,

In order to achieve this, you can use the first 4 steps from the Custom Launch Condition Help thread, but use a "Display error message" custom action instead of the "Display message box" custom action.

Best regards,
Eusebiu

[trashy]

Looks good - thanks.

[Eusebiu]

You're welcome.

Just let us know if you have any other question.

Best regards,
Eusebiu

[JohnTurnbull]

I use this method for my application (module name Spartan.exe). When Windows 10 is released, it will ship with a new browser which will also have the module name Spartan.exe. I would be most grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction to distinguish whether the detected module is my Spartan.exe or Microsoft's Spartan.exe

John (why does it all happen to me) Turnbull

[Eusebiu]

Hi John,

I'm afraid that our predefined custom action cannot make any difference between two processes with the same name. In order to achieve this, you can create your own custom action which will detect and close your application based on some specific attributes of it.

Best regards,
Eusebiu

[JohnTurnbull]

OK - Thanks.

[Eusebiu]

You're welcome John.

Just let us know anytime you need help.

Best regards,
Eusebiu