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Jul 29, 2011
02:52 PM
64bit and 32bit Installation
We have an application that needs to be able to be installed either on a 32 bit or a 64 bit platform. We have two separate releases. We would like to have one installer that would call the 32bit or 64bit installer based on platform. I am not even sure if this possible, but if it is could you point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Shane
Thanks,
Shane
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Jul 29, 2011
04:46 PM
A lot of this depends on information you haven't mentioned. For example, an InstallScript installation can write to either 32-bit or 64-bit locations. It can also act as a launcher to launch eithe ra 32-bit or a 64-bit MSI. An MSI, however, has to be either 32-bit or 64-bit; it cannot be both. However a 32-bit MSI can generally install onto a 64-bit machine, depending on whether you actually need to write to 64-bit locations.
If you're going down the MSI route, we also have some exciting changes planned for our next release to assist in delivering the correct MSI in a single installation package. So keep your eyes peeled for that.
If you're going down the MSI route, we also have some exciting changes planned for our next release to assist in delivering the correct MSI in a single installation package. So keep your eyes peeled for that.