Generating 'update-cab' files?

J

joneigel

Hi Group,
how can I generate an 'update cab file' ce and windows mobile devices?

I have 2 setup projects (vs 2005) to generate a complete setup cab and
an update setup cab.
But the update.cab always deinstall my solution!?

greetings from germany
jo
 
T

Trevor

Hi Group,
how can I generate an 'update cab file' ce and windows mobile devices?

I have 2 setup projects (vs 2005) to generate a complete setup cab and
an update setup cab.
But the update.cab always deinstall my solution!?

greetings from germany
jo

Try giving your update.cab a different product name. For example, your
original CAB might be named "Product". Name your update CAB file "Product
Update 1" (or anything other than "Product") and WCELOAD should not
uninstall the previous version before installing the new one.
 
A

Alberto Silva, MVP

Beware that changing the product name may change the installation folder, if
you haven't choosen to hardcode it...

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Alberto Silva
http://www.moving2u.pt - R&D Manager
http://msmvps.com/AlbertoSilva - Blog
Microsoft MVP - Device Application Development


Trevor said:
Try giving your update.cab a different product name. For example, your
original CAB might be named "Product". Name your update CAB file "Product
Update 1" (or anything other than "Product") and WCELOAD should not
uninstall the previous version before installing the new one.

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Alberto Silva, MVP

Besides developing an auto-update feature for your app - there are some
samples around - take a look at this app, which several software houses have
choosen to use:

http://www.modaco.com/category/332/apptodate/


--

Alberto Silva
http://www.moving2u.pt - R&D Manager
http://msmvps.com/AlbertoSilva - Blog
Microsoft MVP - Device Application Development


hmmm...
is there a better way to update cf solutions?

jo


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