Mike Dimmick <mike <at> dimmick.demon.co.uk> writes: > > InstallShield lies to Windows Installer by setting the FileVersion field in > the File table to the maximum value, 65535.65535.65535.65535. Personally I > don't think this is a good idea - I think it's likely to cause a repair > operation any time you use an advertised shortcut. > > The versioning rules assume that file versions always increase and that > newer versions of files are compatible with the older versions, therefore > there is never a reason to 'downgrade' a file (replace it with an older > version). If you are not going to make your files compatible, you must > change the name (or install folder) and change the component GUID. >
I agree. I'm not a big fan of version lying. Definitely food for thought. Thanks for the reply. -Matt Anderson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
