Making a uninstall shortcut with Visual studio setup project

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Hello Nipun, I want you to write me exact code in uninstall.bat file:` @echo off msiexec.........????? my system32 folder actually is in C:\Windows\System32 so what exactly should I write in uninstall.bat file???/ and my second question . I made an install project,so when I install it, and then I make changes and rebult my project, then I am trying to reinstall, it doessn't allows me, and says that at first I uninstall last version, and after it try to do .....so where can I set the proporty about reinstall allowance property.. thanks beforehand

Hi, It's working fine. can we hide product code when we are uninstalling.

I am using the same approach as Stephen suggests, you can see a closer description here: http://endofstream.com/creating-uninstaller-in-a-visual-studio-project/

Instead of making a batch file, I coded my Program.cs file to catch String[] arguments, looking for "-uninstall" as the first argument, and the GUID as the second, if this is met, then Program.cs uses a Process object to run msiexec /x using the provided GUID. I then placed an Uninstall shortcut that calls MyApp.exe -uninstall [ProductCode] This worked for me, setup replaces [ProductCode] token with the actual product code in the shortcut, and the uninstall dialog is launched. I did this to keep the workings internal rather than have another file associated with the Program Files directory, as Vista protocol is getting pickier. Sample Code Program.cs static void Main(String[] args) { if(args.Length > 1) && (args[0] == "-uninstall") { Process uinst = new Process() uinst.StartInfo.FileName = Environment.GetFolderPath(SystemPath) + "\\msiexec"; uinst.StartInfo.Arguments = "/x " + args[1]; uinst.Start(); } else { // Normal app loading here } } Then create a link in the Start Menu in the setup that links to your app, and set Arguments property of link to "-uninstall [ProductCode]" Any thoughts? [email protected]

Hi, I would like to hide the command windows when the uninstalled has begun. Could you help me?