for new files that do not need to be registered to
null. (to allow for deletion in future patches)
Then apply the patch. Resulting in the null component id files not getting
installed.
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Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:29:15 -0800
From: Phil Wilson
Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Deleting files
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> The msdn doc says the following for component id in the column table.
> ComponentId --> If this column is null the installer does not register th
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Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:29:15 -0800
From: Phil Wilson
Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Deleting files in a patch...
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The msdn doc says the following for component id in the column table.
ComponentId -
It looks like you hijacked an existing discussion thread, so I'll start a
new one. ...
Yes, that's the way it works. That might not be the best way to remove
files if you decide you want them back later. An alternative is to make the
component transitive and use a property to make the actual file
The msdn doc says the following for component id in the column table.
ComponentId --> If this column is null the installer does not register the
component and the component cannot be removed or repaired by the installer.
This might be intentionally done if the component is only needed during the
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