please have a look at the file versions(if they are versioned) and file modified dates(if unversioned). Also refer to file versioning rules. Nevertheless also generate the debug verbose log. This will give idea about why files not getting overwritten. to generate verbose debug file, use /l*vx parameters. ... View more

I would not suggest changing the UAC settings on a machine. Instead please use a prerequisite, which can properly prompt for elevated privileges, to install SQL Server. ... View more

It sounds like the automatic upgrade item created a minor upgrade. The following help topics explain how to resolve this validator: Configuring Minor Upgrades to Remove Installed Data Val0001 However, you mentioned that you deleted some components in your project for the patch. A minor-upgrade patch cannot delete components, as shown in the following help topic: Major Upgrade vs. Minor Upgrade vs. Small Update Thus, if you want to delete components in an upgrade, you'd need to switch your automatic upgrade item in the Upgrades view to a major upgrade item: Converting Automatic Upgrades to Major or Minor Upgrades ... View more

Thanks, It's working now !!!! ... View more

I'd use a type 51 (Set Property) custom action sequenced early enough in the sequence to assign [AppDataFolder] value as the value for [INSTALLDIR]. Just run this custom action in the case VersionNT is 600 (and to futureproof, set it to 600 or greater). This way also Windows Server 2008 will run the custom action, and this makes sense as Vista and Server 2008 are rather similar. However, if you want to run on Vista only, use also MsiNTProductType as a condition: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa370329.aspx ... View more

There are a few different reasons why a prompt for the original source .msi file may occur. I recommend reviewing the white paper that's mentioned in the following sticky for this community forum: http://community.acresso.com/showthread.php?t=183821 It may help you figure out what's wrong in your particular scenario. ... View more

what files do you want to edit or update? can you make a simple example? the exact error message would also be helpful! Regards, Michael ... View more