Sounds like your Component GUIDs are different & thus you've broken the Component Rules -> http://robmensching.com/blog/posts/2003/10/18/Component-Rules-101
Palbinder Sandher Software Platform Engineer T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the <Virtual Environment>** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -----Original Message----- From: Andy Clugston [mailto:clug...@gmail.com] Sent: 30 August 2012 12:57 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] Replacing Cached MSI DB Due to an issue with the IISExtension and how it handles certs in WiX 3.0 we are unable to uninstall/upgrade our product (see other recent issues I have been asking about). I have attempted to create a substitute MSI DB to replace the cached DB file per Rob's recommendations here: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/Possible-to-force-an-uninstall-and-ignore-errors-td6029032.html The substitute DB is built with WiX 3.5, the original was built with WiX 3.0. The thought here was that since the cert uninstall issue seems to be resolved in 3.5, this would allow the product to be uninstalled. The cache is updated, and the product can then be uninstalled. However, when running the uninstall although it cleans itself out of ARP, all of the components appear to be left on the system. The new DB file has the same product GUID, Upgrade GUID, version, and product/MSI name, however the package GUID is different (which I don't think matters). For component GUID generation, I am using "*" (where applicable), not sure if this matters in this case, just wanted to mention it. When I then attempt to install a major upgrade release of a later version of the product, the install fails (1603). The only thing that I see in the (non-verbose) log is "RemoveFiles. Return value 0", otherwise it looks okay. I am going to rerun the test with verbose logging. So, two questions, is the way I regenerated the updated cache DB accurate, and if so, why does it not uninstall the components? Second, even with the components left on the system, should the new major version release install not just overwrite everything and install successfully? Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
