Message226291
Python v3.4.1 x64 on Windows 7 x64.
If the python installation directory is deleted, the installer can not remove, change, or repair the installation.
When I run the python-3.4.1.amd64.msi installer and choose Remove, it gives me a dialog saying a required file is missing about halfway through. It gives me no clue as to what this file is.
If I choose Repair, it gives me a dialog saying "The specified account already exists" about halfway through. Totally cryptic.
If I choose Change and either select that all features or no features will be installed, it gives me a dialog saying "The specified account already exists" about halfway through.
It turns out that the installer is relying on both files in the installation directory and a Windows Intaller key. If the required files are missing, the installer refuses to either remove or repair. If the Windows Installer key still exists, the installer refuses to re-install. When this key is removed, an install can then be done. To be safe, a remove should then be done to clear up any problems and then another clean install.
Both of these requirement violate good MSI practice. You are *NEVER* to use a Windows Installer key as an indication of the installed state because that list can be, and often is, easily corrupted. The installer should always be able to perform a complete repair and especially remove without requiring *ANY* installed files or registry keys.
This installer desperately needs a complete re-write. It should use its own key to indicate whether the application is installed but should not depend on it in case of a partially installed/removed state, should not require any installed file or registry key to fully repair or remove the application, should be able to re-install no matter the state of a previous installation, and should query the user if any information required is missing from the installation or registry. In other words, the normal MSI installer guidelines. |
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2014-09-03 00:26:08 | LlelanD | set | recipients:
+ LlelanD, steve.dower |
2014-09-03 00:26:07 | LlelanD | set | messageid: <1409703967.84.0.334306520264.issue22329@psf.upfronthosting.co.za> |
2014-09-03 00:26:07 | LlelanD | link | issue22329 messages |
2014-09-03 00:26:04 | LlelanD | create | |
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