4 replies to this topic

[maxk]

Hello,

 

I chose to install the MSXML 4.0 -Windows XP and Later (version 4.20.9819.0) using redistributables\merge module.

The install copied the MSXML4.dll to Windows\SysWOW64.

 

Now, I need to remove just MSXML 4.0 so I manually deleted the MSXML4.dll in Windows\SysWOW64.

The problem is that I get a repair option when I tried to launch the application.

 

Is there any way to suppress or bypass this repair option without completely uninstall the install?

I just want to delete MSMXL4.dll or replace with MSXML6.dll without impacting install.

 

I'm using Installshield 2012.

 

Thanks in advance,

M

 

 

[deramor]

I would recommend not deleting files in system folders.  Many microsoft dlls can live on the system at the same time, MS XML included.  If you need to upgrade to a newer version, simply ship your new version with the correct merge module and leave the old version alone.

[maxk]

Hi deramor,

 

I agree with you but I can't build a new install until next delivery (customer request). 

I need to find a solution to remove msxml4 without impacting our application.

 

Thanks,

M 

[deramor]

Can't you just use the MSXML 6.0 redistributable in the place of whatever process you are having the customer do to delete the old 4.0 version?

http://www.microsoft...ls.aspx?id=3988

[maxk]

Absolutely agree with you but they don't want it that way. No idea why. ^^

Anyway, if I delete the msxml4, the repair option dialog come up when I tried to launch our application.  

Something is associated between msxml4 and our application but I'm not sure how to dissociate.

 

Thanks.

Edited by maxk, 23 April 2015 - 18:12.