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[chriso]

Am having problems installing updated EXEs for the same app using ISWI.  I need the install package to simply install the EXE again.  But it goes into REPAIR mode if previously installed.  

I have not yet dug thru the UPDATE TABLE stuff to determine how to avoid this.

But was wondering if IS6.3 does the same thing - repair mode that is?  Or does it NOT care if the program was previously installed and does in fact install the EXE again (and again).

Anyone know?

[Stefan Krueger]

IS 6 works quite similar (although the underlying technique is quite different). Did you read the article about updates and patches with Windows Installer here on InstallSite?

[chriso]

So IS6 cant be easily configured to simply re-install the EXE again and again?

Had not read the article.  Where would i find it?

[Stefan Krueger]

For Windows Installer:
Windows Installer -> Tools & Tips -> Updates and Patches

For IS6:
IS5/6 Samples -> Uninstallation -> Avoid Maintenance Mode in IS6