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[arokhin]

I create Basic MSI project in VS.NET 2003. I added one .NET application into my project. After installation I manually delete exe of my application. Then I click on application's shortcut on desktop and application was repaired. It's fine.
Then I added second .NET application into my project. I placed it in separate component (and fearure). After installation I manually remove exe of second application. Then I click it's shortcut and application was not repaired! Window with "browse" button was dispalyed. Then I delete exe of first application. Then I click on first application shortcut. Both first and second application were repaired.
I need repairing of every my application after I click on it's shortcut.
What's wrong and how I can solve this problem?

P.S.
Sorry for my english.

[Glytzhkof]

I didn't think VS had support for multiple features. However, in general problems like these can be solved by putting all features under a single, top-level feature.

[arokhin]

It's InstallShield X for Visual Studio .NET 2003 which installed with InstallShield X.
And I have the only root feature (without components) and 2 features under this root feature.

[Glytzhkof]

Make sure all features are below a common top level feature. Then add a component to the top level feature with a keypath somewhere in HKCU, for example HKCU\Software\Company\Product\Version\. Then make sure your shortcuts are advertised.

[arokhin]

Thank you very much.
I set "Advertised" to "Yes" and it helps.

[Glytzhkof]

OK, glad it helped. Forget the component with a HKCU key path. It is not necessary for your purpose.