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table01
Level 4
‎Oct 19, 2012 10:07 AM

Open App Launches Different Install

I have a strange problem. After installing my application, when I launch my SQL Server client (which was already installed), it invokes the installation for my application! My application works just fine.

What could cause a problem where trying to run one applications invokes the installer for a completely different, unrelated application?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciared!

THANKS!
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DebbieL
Level 17
‎Oct 19, 2012 03:14 PM

Assuming your installation is a Basic MSI installation, it sounds like Windows Installer is trying to repair your product (or maybe a redistributable that is installed with your product). The Event Viewer may have some clues about what is going on. It logs events where Windows Installer (logged as the MsiInstaller source) is trying to reinstall or repair something. That would help in troubleshooting the issue.
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RobertDickau
Flexera Alumni
‎Oct 19, 2012 03:40 PM

To expand on Debbie's comment, this InstallTalk blog post and its comments discuss what's going on: http://blogs.flexerasoftware.com/installtalk/2011/02/you-again-understanding-windows-installer-msi-self-repair.html.
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table01
Level 4
‎Oct 22, 2012 09:35 AM

Thank you Debbie and Robert!

This is BASIC MSI (I should have mentioned that), so the information you've provide looks like it will help.
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