Re: [WiX-users] how to force uninstall before install

2009-07-24 Thread Jim Hewes
DIFxApp.) Jim -Original Message- From: jo...@msli.com [mailto:jo...@msli.com] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 8:59 AM To: 'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.' Subject: [WiX-users] how to force uninstall before install I am going thought the process of making msi

Re: [WiX-users] how to force uninstall before install

2009-07-24 Thread Aris J. Green
You might try either using the LaunchConditions table to block the install, or use the Upgrage table and UpgradeCode to uninstall the product at the beginning of the install. These are MSI table, but have corresponding Wix elements. As always, the Wix Reference and the downloaded Windows Installe

Re: [WiX-users] how to force uninstall before install

2009-07-24 Thread Alexander Shevchuk
Search for "Major Upgrade". Alex -Original Message- From: jo...@msli.com [mailto:jo...@msli.com] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 8:59 AM To: 'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.' Subject: [WiX-users] how to force uninstall before install I am going th

[WiX-users] how to force uninstall before install

2009-07-24 Thread jo...@msli.com
I am going thought the process of making msi's for new versions of my software. I would like to force the user to uninstall before installing the new version, so I would like some install dialog to stop them there. Where can I find some info on doing this? CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic