The small update
A small update
is like a minor upgrade except that it's usually smaller in scope. You might use it when only a few files have changed and you don't intend to change the Product
element's version number.
The steps to create it are the same as when creating a minor upgrade patch with the exception of not changing the Product
element's Version
. They are as follows:
- Using Candle and Light, compile and link your original installer into a
.wixout
file. - Make changes to your software's files and then create a second
.wixout
file. Do not change theProduct
element'sId
orVersion
attribute. - Make a
Patch.wxs
file and, using Candle and Light, compile and link it to create a.wixmsp
file. Set thePatchFamily
element'sVersion
attribute so that ...
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