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There are two instances of one application name in the Add/Remove programs dialog box if you install two packages that are based on the same template


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Symptoms

If you install two packages that are based on the same template on one computer, there are two instances of the application name in the Add/Remove Programs dialog box. If you install these two packages to the same file location, the second installation overwrites the first installation.

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Cause

The Package Wizard that is included in Microsoft Office Access 2003 Developer Extensions (ADE) does not create patches for installations. When a new package is created, a new product code is created. Therefore, Microsoft Windows Installer treats the new package as a new product.

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Status

This behavior is by design.

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More information

Steps to Reproduce the Behavior

  1. Create a package by using the Package Wizard.
  2. Install the package on a test computer.
  3. Make a modification (for example, modify a label control caption), and then try to repackage the application.
  4. Install the updated package on the test computer.

    There are two instances of the application name in the Add/Remove Programs dialog box.

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Keywords: KB829007, kbprb, kbsetup

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Article Info
Article ID : 829007
Revision : 6
Created on : 6/4/2004
Published on : 6/4/2004
Exists online : False
Views : 415