On 29/06/2020 01:35, Stephen VK3SIR wrote:
Bill,
(From the next release forward) Is it possible to update the
“makefile” sections used to build a packaged Windows version to force
an uninstall of any previously installed WSJTX version before
continuing the install?
As WSJTX installs into the same location with every packaged install
users can end up with a long lists of previous versions in Windows
“Apps” lists after an uninstall (or upgrade) that lead to nothing …
73
Steve I
VK3VM / VK3SIR
Steve,
we don't do that because users often want to install multiple versions,
particularly with RC releases where we recommend just that. The orphaned
Apps and Feature entries are harmless and can be removed by uninstalling
every version then re-installing just the latest. That used to be
automatic in Windows before Windows 10 downgraded the way uninstallers
were handled. Prior to Windows 10 attempting to uninstall an orphaned
package bought up a message box saying it was not possible and offered
to remove it. So it's a Windows regression IMHO and should be reported
to MS.
The install script could be updated to make the registry entries install
location specific but that's a much more complex change.
73
Bill
G4WJS.
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