SQL CE 4.0 SP1 Runtime

[EricHarmon]

Hello,

I would like to include the SQL CE 4.0 SP1 Runtime with my application. I see that InstallAware 18 includes support for SQL CE 4.0 but not for SQL CE 4.0 SP1. When I run my installer on a computer which already has SQL CE 4.0 SP1 installed, InstallAware attempts to run the SQL CE 4.0 setup, and that setup tells me that it can't proceed because I already have a newer version installed.

I looked at the script file which determines if SQL CE 4.0 SP1 is already installed, and I see it's checking for a GUID. So presumably, I could change that GUID and have it test for SQL CE 4.0 SP1 instead. I'm not sure what to change the GUID to, though. Can someone help?

Also, is there a way for me to create my own entries in the Application Runtimes list in InstallAware? Once I create a script for SQL SC 4.0 SP1, I'd like it to persist so I can use it in future installations.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

[FrancescoT]

Dear Eric,

I looked at the script file which determines if SQL CE 4.0 SP1 is already installed, and I see it's checking for a GUID. So presumably, I could change that GUID and have it test for SQL CE 4.0 SP1 instead. I'm not sure what to change the GUID to, though. Can someone help?

To verify this, you should first install SQL CE 4.0 SP1 on a test machine and then to inspect the "GUID" created under registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" for the package.

Also, is there a way for me to create my own entries in the Application Runtimes list in InstallAware? Once I create a script for SQL SC 4.0 SP1, I'd like it to persist so I can use it in future installations.

Please have a look at the document "Extending the Application Runtimes View" available from; http://www.installaware.com/publications-whitepapers.htm

Regards