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user-24

Reputation: 59

Resolve Merge Module File removal issue of 2 MSI application

Assume 1 Merge Module(MSM) file which has 100 components , is added as a feature in 2 MSI applications. 1 MSI installs the MSM component on installation as one of its feature. In 2nd MSI , there is condition set so that the install level of feature having the MSM is set to "0" , which means the MSM component is not installed again through 2nd MSI. Now Both MSI are installed in the system .

Issue is when I uninstall 1st MSI , all the MSM components are removed . How to keep the Merge module components so that its usable by remaining client i.e., 2nd MSI ? Even though 2nd MSI , didnt install these component due to condition , those components should not be removed by the 1st MSI.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 67

Answers (1)

Rob Mensching
Rob Mensching

Reputation: 35806

Remove the Feature Condition so both Features reference track the required Components properly.

The Windows Installer will then remove the Components only when both Features are uninstalled

Upvotes: 2

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