How do we add a new feature to one application that is already installed on the machine?
Well, here's the case I've got.
A long time ago, I have a deployed package that installs two features from one MSI file.
Now I need to deploy a new package containing one feature that was not available on the previous release, but I cannot uninstall the previous package, I need to add the new feature and maintain those from the older one.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks in advance,
Luiz
A long time ago, I have a deployed package that installs two features from one MSI file.
Now I need to deploy a new package containing one feature that was not available on the previous release, but I cannot uninstall the previous package, I need to add the new feature and maintain those from the older one.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks in advance,
Luiz
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Posted by:
ramesh111k
14 years ago
Try using Reinstallmode property and check as below.
Msiexec /i xxx.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=omus
Regards
Ramesh
Msiexec /i xxx.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=omus
Regards
Ramesh
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
Try using Reinstallmode property and check as below.Yes, that's right...re-install a feature which doesn't yet exist. Hmmm....LOL :)
Sooraj is right. You need to create an upgrade for your product. If you're using Wise or InstallShield, this'll be a cinch.
Posted by:
darkfang
14 years ago
But using the Upgrade, this will uninstall the previous application and install the new version, right ?
I don't think this what he want.
How about creating a .msp ?
I don't think this what he want.
How about creating a .msp ?
Posted by:
elgwhoppo
14 years ago
I've always found upgrade MSIs to be much more convienent in the long run than MSPs. I would recommend an upgrade MSI.
Posted by:
lsilva49
14 years ago
Hi,
Thanks for your entries, but I managed to find another solution.
I am executing the msi file using the following parameters: /QB! ADDLOCAL=FeatureName
This adds the feature I want without changing the previous installation.
Thanks for your help,
Luiz
Thanks for your entries, but I managed to find another solution.
I am executing the msi file using the following parameters: /QB! ADDLOCAL=FeatureName
This adds the feature I want without changing the previous installation.
Thanks for your help,
Luiz
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
So now you have two separate products, effectively. What will you do for the next upgrade? Create yet another product? It's not a simple call, I agree, (as in, does a new feature require a new product or not?) but from what little you've told us, I'd say that the new product route was a mistake.
Posted by:
lsilva49
14 years ago
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So now you have two separate products, effectively. What will you do for the next upgrade? Create yet another product? It's not a simple call, I agree, (as in, does a new feature require a new product or not?) but from what little you've told us, I'd say that the new product route was a mistake.
Hi,
If things were on my hands alone I would do something about it, but my company has a very strict packages' structure. We're unable to modify published packages and many other restrictions, but thanks for yer help.
Luiz
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
We're not talking about modifying the existing package. Have a browse on MSDN for details on what constitutes a 'product' and a 'package'. If you look up 'UpgradeCode', 'ProductCode' and'PackageCode', you should find plenty to keep you occupied.
Posted by:
lsilva49
14 years ago
ORIGINAL: VBScab
We're not talking about modifying the existing package. Have a browse on MSDN for details on what constitutes a 'product' and a 'package'. If you look up 'UpgradeCode', 'ProductCode' and'PackageCode', you should find plenty to keep you occupied.
I already said thanks for your help and support, there is no need to be rude.
Posted by:
lsilva49
14 years ago
I don't want to cause a commotion around here. Let's just forget what has happened. Thanks everyone. x
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