I am trying to upgrade my program's installation. I changed the code from x.x.x to x.y.y and then was prompted to generate another product code, which I said YES to. I saved it and then proceeded to the application folder under files and folders and attempted to delete my program's executable since I want to add the newer version to this build. But I got this error:
Cannot delete file, "<MyFileName.exe>": It is referenced from another component.
I tried deleting every reference to it in the build, like where I defined it as a shortcut (desktop folder), and where I used it as a custom action, but still I cannot replace this executable file.
Please advise.
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In case somebody else has this issue:
1. The best way to change file is not by deleting and adding it again, but by going to its Properties dialog and changing its Source.
2. To remove a file, make sure first you are not using it somewhere else in your install: Custom Actions, UI, ODBC, Services, etc.
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1. The best way to change file is not by deleting and adding it again, but by going to its Properties dialog and changing its Source.
2. To remove a file, make sure first you are not using it somewhere else in your install: Custom Actions, UI, ODBC, Services, etc.
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