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‎Feb 03, 2009
05:09 PM
Deleting files from target reinstalls them
I have several install projects that create folders that have content in them. But the users are allowed to delete these folders and/or the content. But when they do they automatically get installed again? I don't do anything special in the install project. What causes this and how do I disable the feature?
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‎Feb 04, 2009
08:07 AM
That is the default behavior of Windows Installer - if it detects that installed components are missing or corrupt, it repairs them by running a reinstall. I don't think you can disable the functionality, but you might take a look at the Windows Installer documentation about components and key paths to determine how to get around it.
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‎Feb 04, 2009
10:40 AM
Yes I realize it is the default behaviour. I have looked through the Installshield help and can't find anything about setting a prroperty of installed components so when deleted they are not reinstalled. Or by your comments do you suggest this can't be changed in Installshield?
Jeff
Jeff
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