Installshield Major upgrade

Major upagrade:

delete old version firstly, then install new version.

need to change [product code] and [package code], donnot change [Upgrade code].

 

1. config marjor upgrade

media->Upgrde windows install setup

2. add major upgrade

 

3. set properties

share upgrade code, donnot change it.

product version  from 1.0.0.0.

i donnot know can change it or not.

Please makre sure [upgrade code] is same as above, donnot change it.

[detect property] should be right.

4. change product code and package code

Donnot change upgrade code.

 

Reference:

http://www.sliqtools.co.uk/blog/technical/installshield-major-upgrade/

when you install,  old version is not delete , display 2 entries in Programs and Features, please check [upgrade code] it not “000000….”

http://www.sliqtools.co.uk/blog/technical/installshield-major-upgrade-two-entries-in-add-remove-programs/

InstallShield, Product Codes, Package Codes, and Upgrade Codes, Oh my god!

installshield forum :http://www.appinstall.cn/forumdisplay.php?fid=9&page=1

basic knowladge: http://www.cnblogs.com/jamesmile/archive/2012/10/04/2711440.html