How to create new setup for new version of application which can update application without deleting all structure of older version.

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I have created one WPF application and created one setup file. Its working fine but client suggested something and then I developed newer version of my application. Now I want to create setup of newer WPF application which can just update necessary files rather than uninstall older and install new one. I am creating some settings for application but when I install newer version it deletes all settings and application structure.

Please help me.

Thanks in advance.

Posted 27-May-14 20:17pm

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gggustafson 28-May-14 13:32pm

Have you investigated Inno Setup (http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php). I use it to deploy my applications. There are capabilities to be selective.

Member 10420430 29-May-14 1:13am

Thanks . I didn't check it but is it not possible by without third party means using .net .

gggustafson 29-May-14 10:16am

Although Visual Studio provides a Windows Installer, I have never used it except for CAB files. I am sure that, if you research the Visual Studio setup and deployment project documentation, you will probably find what you want. If not, try Inno.

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