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
13 years ago
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anonymous_9363
13 years ago
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darkfang
13 years ago
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elgwhoppo
13 years ago
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lsilva49
13 years ago
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anonymous_9363
13 years ago
Posted by:
lsilva49
13 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
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anonymous_9363
13 years ago
Posted by:
lsilva49
13 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.
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lsilva49
13 years ago

so that the conversation will remain readable.