Patches for .NET programs

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I need to distribute patches for a .NET application that I have written. My application was packaged and deployed via the Windows Installer. If I simply copy new DLL's over the old, is this going to cause problems if the user eventually tries to uninstall with the Windows Installer? I know that assemblies are versioned, but none of my assemblies are strong named. Does anyone have a clue if xcopy updates will cause problems during uninstall

Rob Reaga
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With a web app we had, uninstall would remove newer versions of assemblies,
so I am inclined to say that MSI does not remember, as far as app assemblies
go. With shared assemblies (GAC), I do not believe it will uninstall at all,
even if it is not newer, but that is a guess.

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Rob Reagan said:
I need to distribute patches for a .NET application that I have written.
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My application was packaged and deployed via the Windows Installer. If I
simply copy new DLL's over the old, is this going to cause problems if the
user eventually tries to uninstall with the Windows Installer? I know that
assemblies are versioned, but none of my assemblies are strong named. Does
anyone have a clue if xcopy updates will cause problems during uninstall?
 
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