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‎Jul 06, 2011
03:22 PM
Removing Desktop Icons from Previous Installations
I'm a newbee to these forums and a beginner user of InstallShield Express 2011.
I am trying to figure out how to remove previous desktop icons of an installation. I created an Upgrade Path and added the "Upgrade Code" in the Installation Designer under Upgrade Paths so that the previouse version will be overwritten.
When I go to install the new version, I end up with 2 icons on the desktop. The icons contain version numbers so I need to have the previous icon version removed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I am trying to figure out how to remove previous desktop icons of an installation. I created an Upgrade Path and added the "Upgrade Code" in the Installation Designer under Upgrade Paths so that the previouse version will be overwritten.
When I go to install the new version, I end up with 2 icons on the desktop. The icons contain version numbers so I need to have the previous icon version removed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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‎Jul 07, 2011
12:48 AM
I think you have not configured your latest msi for upgrades properly.
Look here:
http://community.flexerasoftware.com/showthread.php?t=198244
Properly configured upgrades will take care of shortcut removal.
Look here:
http://community.flexerasoftware.com/showthread.php?t=198244
Properly configured upgrades will take care of shortcut removal.
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‎Jul 07, 2011
12:50 AM
If you have any specific needs, MInor Upgrade for example, the steps would be different.
A minor Upgrade can be a full msi package or a patch.
As you are new, I would go into the details only if you truly need that.
A minor Upgrade can be a full msi package or a patch.
As you are new, I would go into the details only if you truly need that.
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