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Settle an Argument about Uninstalling an MSI...

- I say you Don't need access to the original source location to uninstall an MSI. (The uninstall action references the Windows Installer Cache under C:\Windows\Installer and all you need is the product code... I've proved it by uninstalling a large application while disconnected from the network.

- They say there are scenarios where uninstalling an MSI requires access to the original source location.. They can't give me examples...naturally enough...

Who's right?

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Posted by: jmcfadyen 15 years ago
5th Degree Black Belt
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generally you dont need source. in instances where the msi calls from source you can potentially need the msi.
Posted by: Inabus 15 years ago
Second Degree Green Belt
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Did this large application have any entries in the typelib table?

A reference I found mentioned that this behaviour occurs when the typelib is uninstalled.

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Posted by: anonymous_9363 15 years ago
Red Belt
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If the MSI uses the built-in Custom Action ResolveSource, it will require access to the source media. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa371232(VS.85).aspx
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