Re: [WiX-users] How to upgrade?
Your second try is almost correct. You need to add the following to your code however: Otherwise, as you've noticed, the existing version is not uninstalled before the new one is installed. Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment and 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: Libor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 October 2008 01:08 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] How to upgrade? Hi guys, I am quite new into the msi business, and I can't figure this out: I have two versions of my project, and of course I want to remove the previous version when a new version is installed. I used wix for my old version: http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2003/01/wi";> . For the new version, I modified the wxs file just by increasing the version numbers in Product and both UpgradeVersion tags. But the new installer says "Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue." I also tried to change the Product ID; in that case the new installer did install, but did not remove the previous version, so my Control Panel showed two instances of the program, and to remove it I needed to uninstall twice. What am I missing? There must be some easy way to do the obvious - install a new version over the old one. Thanks for any hint, Libor - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] How to upgrade?
Do you have RemoveExistingProducts scheduled? Rob Libor wrote: > Hi guys, > > > > I am quite new into the msi business, and I can't figure this out: > > > > I have two versions of my project, and of course I want to remove the > previous version when a new version is installed. I used wix for my old > version: > > > > http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2003/01/wi";> > >Language="1033" Codepage="1252" Version="1.0.31" Manufacturer="MyCompany > Inc." UpgradeCode="949DD706-5899-4552-81B8-243747DB6AB8"> > > Keywords="A,B,C,Installer" Description="MyProduct 1.0 Installer" > Comments="Bla blah" Manufacturer=" MyCompany Inc." InstallerVersion="200" > Languages="1033" Compressed="yes" SummaryCodepage="1252" /> > > /> > > . > > > >Property="PREVIOUSVERSIONSINSTALLED" IncludeMinimum="yes" OnlyDetect="no" > IncludeMaximum="no" /> > >Property="NEWPRODUCTFOUND" /> > > > > > > > > > > For the new version, I modified the wxs file just by increasing the version > numbers in Product and both UpgradeVersion tags. But the new installer says > "Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this > version cannot continue." > > > > I also tried to change the Product ID; in that case the new installer did > install, but did not remove the previous version, so my Control Panel showed > two instances of the program, and to remove it I needed to uninstall twice. > > > > What am I missing? There must be some easy way to do the obvious - install a > new version over the old one. > > > > Thanks for any hint, > > Libor > > > > - > This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge > Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes > Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world > http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] How to upgrade
Xin Liu (Person Consulting) wrote: *_Scenario_*: SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.1.0 has already been installed on local computer. *_Purpose_*: When a user runs SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.2.0, the bits of 2.0.1.0 should be upgraded to 2.0.2.0 *_Problems_*: When the newer version of the msi is launched by "msiexec /I SomeMSI.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus", an error occurred complaining that the SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.1.0 cannot be found. If you're using Upgrade/UpgradeVersion, you're performing a major upgrade and don't need/want to use REINSTALL/REINSTALLMODE, which is generally part of a minor update. -- sig://boB http://joyofsetup.com/ - This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] How to upgrade
I may be wrong but the command line you are using (msiexec /I SomeMSI.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus) is telling it to reinstall 2.0.1.0 but you are supplying the 2.0.2.0 msi. To upgrade you simply need to run "msiexec /I SomeMSI.msi". Neil From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Xin Liu (Person Consulting) Sent: 15 May 2007 13:36 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] How to upgrade Scenario: SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.1.0 has already been installed on local computer. Purpose: When a user runs SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.2.0, the bits of 2.0.1.0 should be upgraded to 2.0.2.0 Problems: When the newer version of the msi is launched by "msiexec /I SomeMSI.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus", an error occurred complaining that the SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.1.0 cannot be found. The .wxs file is looked like: .. .. .. OLDER_VER_FOUND NEWER_VER_FOUND .. .. Note that the environment variables _BLDVERMAJOR, _BLDVERMINOR, and _BLDNUMMAJOR are used to automatically update the version fields when building the msi. Anyone can give me some suggestions? Thanks, Xin - This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] How to upgrade
Hi there That seems to simply indicate that the original MSI (of the previous version), is no longer there. I've read that under certain scenarios MSI wants the old versions, even for upgrades. Hope that helps. André Luus From: Xin Liu (Person Consulting) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 15 May 2007 14:36 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] How to upgrade Scenario: SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.1.0 has already been installed on local computer. Purpose: When a user runs SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.2.0, the bits of 2.0.1.0 should be upgraded to 2.0.2.0 Problems: When the newer version of the msi is launched by "msiexec /I SomeMSI.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus", an error occurred complaining that the SomeMSI.msi with version 2.0.1.0 cannot be found. The .wxs file is looked like: .. .. .. OLDER_VER_FOUND NEWER_VER_FOUND .. .. Note that the environment variables _BLDVERMAJOR, _BLDVERMINOR, and _BLDNUMMAJOR are used to automatically update the version fields when building the msi. Anyone can give me some suggestions? Thanks, Xin - This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
