Modifications Cannot Be Applied to an Existing MSI Package (223171)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q223171

SUMMARY

When you initially create a new Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) application package, you have the following deployment method options:
  • Published
  • Assigned
  • Configure package properties
If you want to apply a modification to a package (an .mst file), you must choose the "Configure package properties" option. This is the only time you can apply a modification to the package. If the package is created with any other option, the Add buttons are unavailable on the Modification tab in the package's properties.

MORE INFORMATION

If you need to modify a package that has already been created, you can use any of the following methods:
  • Make the original package published, and then assign a new transformed package having the same product code and make it assigned. The assigned page should mask the original one.
  • Deploy an upgrade (the same package with other modifications) for the original one. Note that upgrades should have different product codes.
  • In the existing policy, deploy a new package, at which time you can apply the transform. After this is completed, remove the original deployed package.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbinfo KB223171
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