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Jan 09, 2008
10:16 AM
NOT delete certain files Major Upgrade
Support is terrible. I can't get answers from them on how to do things in Minor Upgrade so being forced to do Major Upgrade. How do I get major Upgrade NOT to delete certain files (such as existing database etc...) or how to back these up first?
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
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Jan 11, 2008
08:12 AM
What kind of project are you using?
1. If you are using a Basic MSI, the only I know of to not delete files on uninstall is by marking them permanent.
2. You would have to write custom actions to backup and/or restore any files that you want to keep.
1. If you are using a Basic MSI, the only I know of to not delete files on uninstall is by marking them permanent.
2. You would have to write custom actions to backup and/or restore any files that you want to keep.
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