Custom Action executable running both install and uninstall?
Hello,
I have an executable that I want to run on install "Only". When the package is uninstalled it runs again. I have the following:
In-Script Execution: Deferred Execution Install Exec Sequence: After Publish product
If somebody could tell me how I can to run just on just on installation I would sure appreciate it. Not sure which action I should follow to run the executable.
Please see, for example, this newsletter tip (PDF warning): http://www.acresso.com/webdocuments/PDF/msiconditions.pdf; you can generally use the condition Not Installed to ensure an action runs only during the initial installation.
P.S. Better yet, please see the help topic "Detecting First-Time Installations".
Much appreciated Robert I wish that condition "Not Installed" was in the list of conditions when scrolling through the condition list. I had to manually type that it in. But it appears to work which I'm relieved and happy about. Again thanks Robert for the link and quick response.
As an aside, you also want to consider how you want it to behave during repairs, major upgrades, minor upgrades and patching.
Personally I tend to tie my custom actions to Component Action states ( ! evaluator in Conditional Expressions help topic ) rather then feature or product actions.
