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Chapter 17: Updating Applications
Working with Upgrades and QuickPatch Projects
Windows Installer 3.0 and later adds an Add or Remove Programs entry for each QuickPatch package
that is applied to a target system, even if the QuickPatch is not uninstallable.
Task To specify identification information for a QuickPatch:
1. In the View List under Define Patch Settings, click General Information.
2. In the General Information explorer, click Build Settings.
3. Click the Identification tab.
4. Configure each of the settings.
Enabling the Uninstallation of a QuickPatch
Project: This information applies to QuickPatch projects.
Windows Installer 3.0 and later supports the uninstallation of QuickPatch packages for small updates
and minor upgrades. However, not all QuickPatch packages can be uninstalled. For details about the
uninstallation of standard patches and QuickPatch packages, including the associated limitations, see
Patch Uninstallation.
Task To enable the uninstallation of a QuickPatch package:
1. In the View List under Define Patch Settings, click General Information.
2. In the General Information explorer, click Build Settings.
3. Click the Common tab.
4. Select the Allow Patch to be Uninstalled (Requires Windows Installer 3.0) check box.
Sequencing QuickPatch Packages
Project: This information applies to QuickPatch projects.
Task To define a sequence for a QuickPatch package:
1. In the View List under Define Patch Settings, click General Information.
2. In the General Information explorer, click Build Settings.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Do one of the following:
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