How to always copy a file (MSI)
I've got an installation which copies files to the target system.
But if the files on the target system are newer, the files will not be copied.
I need to always copy the files.
I use Wise Package Studio 7.0 SP1 to develop MSI's for Windows XP SP3.
I can solve this by first set the action on "Remove file" and later copy the file.
But there must be a better method to do this.
But if the files on the target system are newer, the files will not be copied.
I need to always copy the files.
I use Wise Package Studio 7.0 SP1 to develop MSI's for Windows XP SP3.
I can solve this by first set the action on "Remove file" and later copy the file.
But there must be a better method to do this.
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Posted by:
jmcfadyen
12 years ago
companion files can be used to deploy non versioned files based on a known files version.
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2005/08/30/458295.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2005/08/30/458295.aspx
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
12 years ago
But there must be a better method to do this.If the files do not contain file version information in their header, then no, there's no better way.
Posted by:
SandeepPanat
12 years ago
ORIGINAL: VBScab
If the files do not contain file version information in their header, then no, there's no better way.
Yes, 100 % true.
But, I got confused now. What if we use the 'Copy Files' function in WiseScript, there are 3 options for 'Replace Existing Files'.
1. Always 2. Never 3. Check File (Version and Date/Time). Need to check what happens if we choose 'Always'.
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
12 years ago
Why bother with that antique? LOL
All the functionality you need for deleting, copying, replacing or moving files is available natively in MSI.
All the functionality you need for deleting, copying, replacing or moving files is available natively in MSI.
Posted by:
subsense
12 years ago
ORIGINAL: VBScab
But there must be a better method to do this.If the files do not contain file version information in their header, then no, there's no better way.
Okay, I always did that trick.
The files are in this case XML files.
Another option is to make a Custom Action and copy the files with a vbs or bat.
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
12 years ago
Or, you could make it really complicated by employing someone to re-type them longhand in Swahili into Notepad, FTP them to a new folder and employ someone else to translate them back to English. Easy.
Come on! CAs are for use where there is no native MSI functionality.
Come on! CAs are for use where there is no native MSI functionality.
Posted by:
AngelD
12 years ago
Either Use the RemoveFile table to remove the (existing) file on install or set a (real) dummy Version column field value in the File table for the file (ex. 1.0.0.0).
I would recommend the first suggestion
I would recommend the first suggestion
Posted by:
pjgeutjens
12 years ago
Thanks John,
I just love these pages/posts/blog entries where these 'internal workings' kinds of topics are laid out in an understandable, convenient manner, and covered comprehensively. Another one for the bookmarks collection.
Rgds,
PJ
I just love these pages/posts/blog entries where these 'internal workings' kinds of topics are laid out in an understandable, convenient manner, and covered comprehensively. Another one for the bookmarks collection.
Rgds,
PJ
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