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How can I prevent a file from being removed during uninstallation?Question
How can I prevent a file from being removed during uninstallation?
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For InstallScript projects:
To prevent the files in a particular Component from being removed during uninstall:
- Select the Components view from within the Organization folder.
- Select the component that contains the files you do not wish to remove during uninstall.
- Change the "Uninstall" property in the right pane to a value of "No."
For MSI Projects:
To prevent the files in a particular Component from being removed during uninstall:
- Select the Components view from within the Organization folder.
- Select the component that contains the files you do not wish to remove during uninstall.
- Change the "Permanent" property in the right pane to a value of "Yes".
Additional Information
For more information on component properties, see the InstallShield Help Library topic Component Settings.Was this helpful?
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