Re: Ask for install or update during setup

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"Shailesh Patel" <shailesh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am using Visual Studio Installer to create new setup project and works
> fine for new installation.
> Now, I want to make changes so if client has program installed on his
> computer then it detects and ask if reinstall or update the current
> program. If client selects to reinstall then uninstall old and install new
> or/else update (e.g. database used by application).
>
> Any suggestion is appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Shailesh

Look into Upgrade Codes... I use InstallShield which is based on Windows
Installer so terminology may be different but the end effect is the same.

Hopefully, this'll get you going.

How To Update a Visual Studio Installer Package
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;278686

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