Martin, Package ID should always be different. That's why it is set to '*'. For major upgrade to work, you need to change product id and version (version in MSI is first 3 fields. If two versions have the same first 3 fields and differ only in the fourth field, as far as MSI concerned - they are the same versions). Also, make sure that both previous and new MSIs are either per-user or per-machine.
-----Original Message----- From: Martin Kulov [mailto:mar...@kulov.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:34 PM To: 'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.' Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Another version of this product is already installed Me thinks Package Id should also be the same. In my case I tried to reinstall MSI file by setting the original Product Id and Version, and keeping Upgrade Code the same. Then I rebuild my wix project. However Package Id is set to star (*) and I get the error message below. If I reuse the same MSI file I installed the product originally from, it behaves correctly by displaying Repair/Remove options. Thanks for your help, Michael! Martin Kulov -----Original Message----- From: Michael Stoll [mailto:unwicht...@mistoll.de] Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:05 PM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Another version of this product is already installed Hi, this message is displayed if you try to install a MSI with the same UpgradeCode and Version but a different ProductCode. So if you want to see the Repair/Uninstall mode you have to use a msi with the same ProductCode or maybe event the same msi, which has been used to install the product. Michael Am 22.06.2011 19:05, schrieb Martin Kulov: > Hi, > > > > I am using MajorUpgrade element in my wxs. > > When I try to install the same version of the MSI, I get the well > known > message: > > > > Another version of this product is already installed > > > > [Window Title] > > Windows Installer > > > > [Main Instruction] > > Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of > this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing > version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs on the Control Panel. > > > > [OK] > > > > How can I use MajorUpgrade so that running the same version of the MSI > is going to invoke Repair/Remove dialog instead? > > > > Thank you very much, > > > > Martin Kulov > > http://www.kulov.net > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------- Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual > environment with vRanger. > Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is > safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? > Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger. Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger. Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger. Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
