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Uninstall does not remove some files
The unistall process does not remove some files. Most are removed.
Attached is the installer.log and the uninstaller.log files
Can you see something?
Thank you!
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Files which are not removing are coming from only specific component and always the same files are left behind on uninstall?
Could you please check specific component setting permanent is not set to YES. If its set to YES change it to NO and then try again,
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https://stackoverflow.com/questions/41837168/how-do-i-delete-a-file-using-the-add-file-removal#:~:text=In%20InstallShield%2D%3EApplication%20Data%2D,select%20%22Add%20File%20Removal%22.
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Hi,
Great! Good to hear it works,
On creating a single exe issue, you need to set the compression filed in Build tab under release should be compressed,
Once you set it to compressed, you will get a single compressed exe file,
Please refer attached screenshot for help.
NOTE: If you are using visual studio for building the project make sure you have selected proper release(which is set for compressed) in configuration manager,
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... adn I use the Build.proj to compile and generate the setup.exe
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Ok, I found it when I run the release wizard I can set it. Do you recommend t include the Windows Installer 3.1?
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Specify whether you want to include redistributables for Windows Installer 3.1earlier.
Note: This setting applies to redistributables for Windows Installer 3.1. For information on different methods of adding various versions of Windows Installer redistributables to a project, see Adding Windows Installer Redistributables to Projects.
Refer the help link for including 3.1 windows installer.
https://docs.revenera.com/installshield21helplib/helplibrary/ReleaseGridSetupTab.htm
Please make it as solution, so that it will be helpful for other users.
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