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Enabling the Uninstallation of a Patch
InstallShield 2013
Project: This information applies to the following project types:
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InstallScript MSI—if the InstallScript user interface (UI) style is the new style (which uses the InstallScript engine as an embedded UI handler) |
This information does not apply to InstallScript MSI projects in which the InstallScript UI style is the traditional style (which uses the InstallScript engine as an external UI handler). To learn more, see Using the InstallScript Engine as an External vs. Embedded UI Handler for InstallScript MSI Installations.
Windows Installer 3.0 and later supports the uninstallation of patches for small updates and minor upgrades. However, not all patches can be uninstalled. For details about the uninstallation of patches, including the associated limitations, see Patch Uninstallation.
To enable the uninstallation of a patch:
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In the View List under Media, click Patch Design. |
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In the Patch Design explorer, click the patch configuration that you want to configure. |
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Select the Allow Patch to be Uninstalled (Requires Windows Installer 3.0) check box. |
See Also
Patch Design View