Exclude files from uninstall

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Quest3012
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Exclude files from uninstall

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Hi there,

During my installation I add database files (.mdf and .ldf) to the installation directory. I need these files to remain untouched when the program is uninstalled.

How can I achieve this without moving the files around?

Thanks in advance.
FrancescoT
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Re: Exclude files from uninstall

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You may enable the "Permanent File" option with the Install Files command.
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Quest3012
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Re: Exclude files from uninstall

Post by Quest3012 »

This is exactly the solution I was looking for. Thank you so much!
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