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Jan 05, 2012
04:20 AM
DLL versions and patching
I am just curious how installshield decides how to patch a dll.
For unversioned files its clear. Patching is done based on date and time stamp.
But for Dll's whats the policy. If i am trying to patch DLL with same version but new date and time modified stamp will that be patched ?
( I can do it by saying overwrite, but i just wanted to know how patching mechanism takes the decision)
Is there any setting in installshield which allows me to compare DLL version as well as date / time stamp while patching ?
Amarjeet
For unversioned files its clear. Patching is done based on date and time stamp.
But for Dll's whats the policy. If i am trying to patch DLL with same version but new date and time modified stamp will that be patched ?
( I can do it by saying overwrite, but i just wanted to know how patching mechanism takes the decision)
Is there any setting in installshield which allows me to compare DLL version as well as date / time stamp while patching ?
Amarjeet
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Jan 10, 2012
08:11 PM
Hello.
Typically, Windows Installer obeys 'File Versioning Rules'.
File Versioning Rules
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368599%28v=VS.85%29.aspx
In addition,you can use "Always Overwrite" setting.
Q105461: HOWTO: Force Files to Overwrite by Changing the Version
http://kb.flexerasoftware.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=Q105461
Typically, Windows Installer obeys 'File Versioning Rules'.
File Versioning Rules
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368599%28v=VS.85%29.aspx
In addition,you can use "Always Overwrite" setting.
Q105461: HOWTO: Force Files to Overwrite by Changing the Version
http://kb.flexerasoftware.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=Q105461