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RemovePreviousVersions Property
Visual Studio .NET 2003
Specifies whether an installer will remove previous versions of an application during installation. If this property is set to True and an earlier version is detected at installation time, the previous version's uninstall function will be called.
Note The installer checks UpgradeCode and ProductCode properties to determine whether the earlier version should be removed. The UpgradeCode must be the same for both versions; the ProductCode must be different.
Settings
The settings for the RemovePreviousVersions property are:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| False | The installer 'will not check for previous versions. |
| True | The installer will check for previous versions and uninstall them if found. |
See Also
Deployment Properties | UpgradeCode Property | ProductCode Property
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