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Uninstalling files that were not installed...


Uninstalling files that were not installed...

Postby drgoldie » May 29, 2007 @ 9:30am

Is there an easy way to create an installer that removes files that were not part of the installation process?

So far I know only the method described here

but I'm searching for a simpler solution.

Another work around I see would be to install dummy files (zero byte size...) that will then be deleted, but this is far from elegant...
I've read that under Symbian the uninstaller can simply delete a complete folder. I'd expect something similar for WinCE too.

Any help is appreciated.

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Postby mm40 » May 31, 2007 @ 2:29pm

i just created 0 byte files, who cares if its elegant, as long as it works.
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Postby drgoldie » May 31, 2007 @ 4:04pm

If you use 0 byte files then the application does not only have to check for existence but also for size. I know that this is not a problem, but one step more.

So it is the way I'll go...

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