Thanks for the suggestions. In the end, the update turned into an uninstall/reinstall due to other issues so I didn't need to try this out. Will definitely keep it on file for next time though.
Cheers, Mark -----Original Message----- From: John Nannenga [mailto:john.nanne...@microsoft.com] Sent: 05 November 2009 23:04 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] 'downgrading' a file during an upgrade Regarding "I've tried scripting the installer to remove the file in question first before writing the new one in, but only the file remove is running the first time the installer is run. If the installer is run a second time, the file remove does not run (because the file isn't there and the file is then written as expected)." The concept you'll want to look up here is "transitive components". Reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa372462(VS.85).aspx This e-mail has come from Experian, the only business to have been twice named the UK's 'Business of the Year’ =================================================================================== Information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential, and may not be copied or used by anyone other than the addressee, nor disclosed to any third party without our permission. There is no intention to create any legally binding contract or other binding commitment through the use of this electronic communication unless it is issued in accordance with the Experian Limited standard terms and conditions of purchase or other express written agreement between Experian Limited and the recipient. Although Experian has taken reasonable steps to ensure that this communication and any attachments are free from computer virus, you are advised to take your own steps to ensure that they are actually virus free. Companies Act information: Registered name: Experian Limited Registered office: Landmark House, Experian Way, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham, NG80 1ZZ, United Kingdom Place of registration: England and Wales Registered number: 653331 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
