I would also, but it's frequently impossible to make this happen and hard to defend MSFT's decision to ignore the 4th field.
---------------------------------------- From: "Rob Mensching" <r...@robmensching.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 10:54 AM To: "General discussion about the WiX toolset." <wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Preventing 'v1.0.0.1' install when v1.0.0.0 is present... Personally, I'd update the build to change the build number (3rd field). -----Original Message----- From: Tony [mailto:yellowjacketl...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 8:41 AM To: General discussion about the WiX toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Preventing 'v1.0.0.1' install when v1.0.0.0 is present... I was aware of the Windows Installer limitation, unfortunately, our daily builds do not touch the first three parts of the version, so in our dev labs we have to "remember" to uninstall first. Most folks know this, but with several new folks coming onboard and contractors helping here and there, we have been burned a few times. So, I was looking for something to prevent and/or "gently" remind the installer that they shouldn't be doing the install. Thanks for the idea Carter. I was thinking about something similar, maybe using RegLocator/CompLocator against a well-known regvalue/binary. If found and **BOTH** WIX_UPGRADE_DETECTED and WIX_DOWNGRADE_DETECTED are **NOT** set, I can assume a re-install is taking place and abort the install. Thoughts? On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 10:54 AM, Rob Mensching <r...@robmensching.com> wrote: > The Windows Installer chooses not to recognize the revision (the > fourth build version) in major upgrades. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tony [mailto:yellowjacketl...@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 7:36 AM > To: WiX Users > Subject: [WiX-users] Preventing 'v1.0.0.1' install when v1.0.0.0 is > present... > > NOTE: This is primarily an issue with our daily dev/interim builds. > This isn't an issue with QA and/or released builds as they have unique > Major.Minor.Build numbers. > > I'd like some means to block the install, treat it as an upgrade or > even just a simple pop-up "Do you really want to install another > version of this package?". > > Here's the scenario... > > Currently installed application: > UpgradeCode = 123, > ProductCode = AAA, > PackageCode = BBB, > ProductVersion = 1.0.0.0 > > I'd like to prevent this package from being installed (or show a > pop-up, etc.)... > UpgradeCode = 123, > ProductCode = DDD, > PackageCode = FFF, > ProductVersion = 1.0.0.1 > > Is there some way prevent this with FindExistingProducts? AppSearch? > FileSearch? RegSearch? > > If not can I get the ProductVersion of any installed application that > has the matching UpgradeCode assign it to a Property and compare > versions in a custom action? > > Thanks, > -- > Tony > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------- Rapidly troubleshoot problems before they affect your > business. Most IT organizations don't have a clear picture of how > application performance affects their revenue. With AppDynamics, you > get 100% visibility into your Java,.NET, & PHP application. 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