Package & Deployment Wizard

[meca]

Hello,

I use the Package and Deployment wizard to package my VB 6.0 program. I have found that when users re-install the program, it creates a seperate instance of the program each time it is installed. For example, if I go to "Add/Remove Programs" I see

Program XYZ
Program XYZ # 1
Program XYZ # 2
...

Does anybody know I can set it up so that it installs the new version over the old version, rather than creating a new instance?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[mwiner]

Well I know this isn't a direct solution to you problem but it is what fixed mine:

I didn't use the Package and Deployment Wizard.

I ended up using NullSoft's FREE installer.

http://www.nullsoft.com/free/nsis/

very easy to use. I know there are other free ones out there that are even easier to use.

Like I said, it is not an exact solution. But just my suggestion. Sorry I could not actually help you.

-Matt

 

[zemp]

Other free installers include Visual Studio Installer (from microsoft) and INNO setup (

http://www.innosetup.com).

I switched to INNO and have had no problems.

Thanks and Good Luck!

zemp

 

[meca]

Thanks for the reply's. Sounds like I'm wasting my time with the MS Package and Deployment wizard. I'll check out one of these other tools.

Thanks Again,

Chris