Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
Ok guys, I found my issue, and its fixed. I took the tutorials too literally it seems. In every tutorial I have seen the Product Code was set to "*" I read in one that doing do automatically generated a new product code on each build. Apparently that is not the case, as when I manually added and changed the product code to a new GUID for each build the problem was fixed. I found that by reading the link Pally added to this thread... so thank you very much! Hopefully I will learn enough about Windows Installer to be as helpful to someone later :) Dave On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Blair wrote: > Make sure the line that is used to detect older versions is NOT marked > OnlyDetect. I've seen people do that. > > -Original Message- > From: Wilson, Phil [mailto:phil.wil...@invensys.com] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 3:31 PM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > If David is getting multiple entries in ARP then the upgrade is not finding > the previous version. All other things being equal (and implemented > correctly), a cross-context upgrade won't work, per-user install upgrading > to per-system or vice versa. > > Phil Wilson > > > > -Original Message- > From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:03 AM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > This works pretty well for me when shipping internal beta builds > > http://blogs.msdn.com/b/johnls/archive/2006/11/13/how-to-upgrade-software-wi > th-a-windows-installer-package.aspx > > No bootstrapper required. > > Palbinder Sandher > Software Deployment & IT Administrator > T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 > F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 > > http://www.iesve.com > **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the ** Integrated > Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. > SC151456 > Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow > G20 0SP Email Disclaimer > > -Original Message- > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > Sent: 24 January 2011 07:28 > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > Actually, let me back up a second. > > The whole reason I created this question is that the RemoveExistingProducts > action is just not working. The "upgrade" > succeeds, but it leaves multiple entries in the Add/Remove Programs CP. > > I went thru literally dozens of attempts with different settings for > Upgrade/RemoveExisting from information I found on various help websites, > with the result most of the time being the dreaded "Another version of this > program is already installed...", and the others that succeeded leaving > multiple entries in the control panel. > > I am pretty sure there is something very simple wrong, I just can't seem to > find it. :/ > > > Dave > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Blair wrote: > > > That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows > Installer. > > > > Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. > > If you are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a > > Major Upgrade with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. > > > > -Blair > > > > -Original Message- > > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM > > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > > > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > > > Hiya all, > > > > Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message > > > :) > > > > I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is > > already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our > software. > > > > Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at > > least for now, like a Major Install. > > > > I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I > > did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but > > currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was > > downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have > > not configured it otherwise lol). > &g
Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
Make sure the line that is used to detect older versions is NOT marked OnlyDetect. I've seen people do that. -Original Message- From: Wilson, Phil [mailto:phil.wil...@invensys.com] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 3:31 PM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters If David is getting multiple entries in ARP then the upgrade is not finding the previous version. All other things being equal (and implemented correctly), a cross-context upgrade won't work, per-user install upgrading to per-system or vice versa. Phil Wilson -Original Message- From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:03 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters This works pretty well for me when shipping internal beta builds http://blogs.msdn.com/b/johnls/archive/2006/11/13/how-to-upgrade-software-wi th-a-windows-installer-package.aspx No bootstrapper required. Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment & IT Administrator T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the ** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -Original Message- From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] Sent: 24 January 2011 07:28 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters Actually, let me back up a second. The whole reason I created this question is that the RemoveExistingProducts action is just not working. The "upgrade" succeeds, but it leaves multiple entries in the Add/Remove Programs CP. I went thru literally dozens of attempts with different settings for Upgrade/RemoveExisting from information I found on various help websites, with the result most of the time being the dreaded "Another version of this program is already installed...", and the others that succeeded leaving multiple entries in the control panel. I am pretty sure there is something very simple wrong, I just can't seem to find it. :/ Dave On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Blair wrote: > That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows Installer. > > Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. > If you are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a > Major Upgrade with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. > > -Blair > > -Original Message- > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > Hiya all, > > Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message > :) > > I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is > already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our software. > > Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at > least for now, like a Major Install. > > I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I > did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but > currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was > downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have > not configured it otherwise lol). > > What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, > is how to instead execute the following: > > msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus > > Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! > > David Borneman > Senior Developer > > -- > -- > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD > value)! > Finally
Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
When you create your "new version" what specifically is changing? Other than the deliverables/updates of course... - Anything changing with ProductGuid, UpgradeCode, etc? - Are you only bumping the 4th digit, 1.1.0.2, 1.1.0.3, 1.1.0.4, etc.? - Is your MSI file name changing? I've had success doing what you are attempting, although I ended up going the Major Upgrade route in the end based on other requirements. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Wilson, Phil wrote: > If David is getting multiple entries in ARP then the upgrade is not finding > the previous version. All other things being equal (and implemented > correctly), a cross-context upgrade won't work, per-user install upgrading > to per-system or vice versa. > > Phil Wilson > > > > -Original Message- > From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:03 AM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > This works pretty well for me when shipping internal beta builds > http://blogs.msdn.com/b/johnls/archive/2006/11/13/how-to-upgrade-software-with-a-windows-installer-package.aspx > > No bootstrapper required. > > Palbinder Sandher > Software Deployment & IT Administrator > T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 > F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 > > http://www.iesve.com > **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the ** Integrated > Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. > SC151456 > Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow > G20 0SP Email Disclaimer > > -Original Message- > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > Sent: 24 January 2011 07:28 > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > Actually, let me back up a second. > > The whole reason I created this question is that the RemoveExistingProducts > action is just not working. The "upgrade" > succeeds, but it leaves multiple entries in the Add/Remove Programs CP. > > I went thru literally dozens of attempts with different settings for > Upgrade/RemoveExisting from information I found on various help websites, > with the result most of the time being the dreaded "Another version of this > program is already installed...", and the others that succeeded leaving > multiple entries in the control panel. > > I am pretty sure there is something very simple wrong, I just can't seem to > find it. :/ > > > Dave > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Blair wrote: > > > That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows > Installer. > > > > Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. > > If you are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a > > Major Upgrade with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. > > > > -Blair > > > > -Original Message- > > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM > > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > > > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > > > Hiya all, > > > > Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message > > > :) > > > > I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is > > already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our > software. > > > > Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at > > least for now, like a Major Install. > > > > I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I > > did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but > > currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was > > downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have > > not configured it otherwise lol). > > > > What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, > > > is how to instead execute the following: > > > > msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus > > > > Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! > > > > David Borneman > > Senior Developer > > > > -- > > -- > > -- > > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > > Finally, a
Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
If David is getting multiple entries in ARP then the upgrade is not finding the previous version. All other things being equal (and implemented correctly), a cross-context upgrade won't work, per-user install upgrading to per-system or vice versa. Phil Wilson -Original Message- From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:03 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters This works pretty well for me when shipping internal beta builds http://blogs.msdn.com/b/johnls/archive/2006/11/13/how-to-upgrade-software-with-a-windows-installer-package.aspx No bootstrapper required. Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment & IT Administrator T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the ** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -Original Message- From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] Sent: 24 January 2011 07:28 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters Actually, let me back up a second. The whole reason I created this question is that the RemoveExistingProducts action is just not working. The "upgrade" succeeds, but it leaves multiple entries in the Add/Remove Programs CP. I went thru literally dozens of attempts with different settings for Upgrade/RemoveExisting from information I found on various help websites, with the result most of the time being the dreaded "Another version of this program is already installed...", and the others that succeeded leaving multiple entries in the control panel. I am pretty sure there is something very simple wrong, I just can't seem to find it. :/ Dave On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Blair wrote: > That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows Installer. > > Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. > If you are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a > Major Upgrade with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. > > -Blair > > -Original Message- > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > Hiya all, > > Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message > :) > > I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is > already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our software. > > Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at > least for now, like a Major Install. > > I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I > did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but > currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was > downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have > not configured it otherwise lol). > > What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, > is how to instead execute the following: > > msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus > > Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! > > David Borneman > Senior Developer > > -- > -- > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD > value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.so
Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
This works pretty well for me when shipping internal beta builds http://blogs.msdn.com/b/johnls/archive/2006/11/13/how-to-upgrade-softwar e-with-a-windows-installer-package.aspx No bootstrapper required. Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment & IT Administrator T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the ** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -Original Message- From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] Sent: 24 January 2011 07:28 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters Actually, let me back up a second. The whole reason I created this question is that the RemoveExistingProducts action is just not working. The "upgrade" succeeds, but it leaves multiple entries in the Add/Remove Programs CP. I went thru literally dozens of attempts with different settings for Upgrade/RemoveExisting from information I found on various help websites, with the result most of the time being the dreaded "Another version of this program is already installed...", and the others that succeeded leaving multiple entries in the control panel. I am pretty sure there is something very simple wrong, I just can't seem to find it. :/ Dave On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Blair wrote: > That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows Installer. > > Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. > If you are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a > Major Upgrade with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. > > -Blair > > -Original Message- > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the > MSI with Reinstall parameters > > Hiya all, > > Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message > :) > > I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is > already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our software. > > Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at > least for now, like a Major Install. > > I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I > did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but > currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was > downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have > not configured it otherwise lol). > > What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, > is how to instead execute the following: > > msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus > > Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! > > David Borneman > Senior Developer > > -- > -- > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD > value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > -- Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free! Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net
Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
Actually, let me back up a second. The whole reason I created this question is that the RemoveExistingProducts action is just not working. The "upgrade" succeeds, but it leaves multiple entries in the Add/Remove Programs CP. I went thru literally dozens of attempts with different settings for Upgrade/RemoveExisting from information I found on various help websites, with the result most of the time being the dreaded "Another version of this program is already installed...", and the others that succeeded leaving multiple entries in the control panel. I am pretty sure there is something very simple wrong, I just can't seem to find it. :/ Dave On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM, Blair wrote: > That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows Installer. > > Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. If you > are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a Major > Upgrade > with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. > > -Blair > > -Original Message- > From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI > with Reinstall parameters > > Hiya all, > > Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message :) > > I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is already > installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our software. > > Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at least > for now, like a Major Install. > > I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I did > (and > took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but currently the > bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was downloaded, without any > other parameters (as is correct since I have not configured it otherwise > lol). > > What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, is > how to instead execute the following: > > msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus > > Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! > > David Borneman > Senior Developer > > > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > > -- > Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! > Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better > price-free! > Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires > February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > -- Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free! Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
That requires a bootstrapper that knows something about Windows Installer. Even for minor changes a Major Upgrade is often the simplest option. If you are trying to minimize the changes during upgrades, consider a Major Upgrade with late scheduling of RemoveExistingProducts. -Blair -Original Message- From: David Borneman [mailto:d...@servingtulsa.com] Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:24 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters Hiya all, Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message :) I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our software. Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at least for now, like a Major Install. I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have not configured it otherwise lol). What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, is how to instead execute the following: msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! David Borneman Senior Developer -- Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free! Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free! Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
[WiX-users] Question about creating a bootstrap to launch the MSI with Reinstall parameters
Hiya all, Hope this messages goes thru... Tis my very first mailing list message :) I am getting the dreaded "Another version of this application is already installed" blah when trying to install a newer version of our software. Its a minor upgrade, but it is in Beta so we prefer a reinstall, at least for now, like a Major Install. I found a suggestion that I create a bootstrapper for this, which I did (and took the opportunity to add in some pre-requisites), but currently the bootstrapper is simply executing the MSI as it was downloaded, without any other parameters (as is correct since I have not configured it otherwise lol). What i need to know how to do, and cant figure out for the life of me, is how to instead execute the following: msiexec /i OurInstallerApp.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus Any kick in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! David Borneman Senior Developer -- Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)! Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free! Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY! http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
