Change Installation path

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aro - 21 Jul 2004 08:22 GMT

Hi guys,

I have an .msi file that installs MSDE (merge modules) in \Program
Files\Manufacturer\Product Name\.....

The problem I have is that I want to change the installation path. Setup
brings up at the beginning the form where I can choose the path, but it
ignores the new path. It installs again at \Program
Files\Manufacturer\Product Name\....., no matter what path I may choose.

I tried editing the .msi with Orca, I worked on TARGETDIR but I couldn't
figure out a way to make it use the new path. Does anyone have a clue as
to what I might do ? Any hint would be appreciated. Thanks

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"Meats (MSFT)" - 23 Jul 2004 01:03 GMT

If your msi consumes files from merged modules, the install paths for the files coming from the merged modules may have hardcoded paths.

Hope this helps.

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>Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:22:11 +0200
>From: aro <nick@xxxx.net>
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>figure out a way to make it use the new path. Does anyone have a clue as
>to what I might do ? Any hint would be appreciated. Thanks

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