[wix-users] ExePackage removed on upgrade

[Rob Mensching]

> However, State of the ExePackage is "Present" and "ba requested: Absent" (so it gets uninstalled)

That pretty much answers your question. The ExePackage was requested to be removed so it gets uninstalled. It'd (most likely) be a bug if the ExePackage wasn't being uninstalled.

Probably need more information about why you think the ExePackage should not be removed.



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From: wix-users <wix-users-bounces at lists.wixtoolset.org> On Behalf Of Parkes, Kevin via wix-users
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 8:49 AM
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Cc: Parkes, Kevin <kevin.parkes at wacom.com>
Subject: [wix-users] ExePackage removed on upgrade

I have a bundle which includes an ExePackage plus a number of MsiPackages. On upgrade, the ExePackage is being removed.

The install log for new installer shows the cached old installer being called, with "-uninstall" towards the end of the process.
The log of the uninstall from the old installer shows State of MsiPackages as "Obsolete" and "uncache: Yes" (so they are just removed from the cache).
However, State of the ExePackage is "Present" and "ba requested: Absent" (so it gets uninstalled)

Any ideas why this is happening?
More importantly, any suggestions for how to fix it?

Thanks
Kevin Parkes