What is a major upgrade?
A major upgrade is a comprehensive update of a product that needs a change of the ProductCode Property. A typical major upgrade removes a previous version of an application and installs a new version. A major upgrade can reorganize the feature component tree.
When should I upgrade my major version?
If the file, registry key, or shortcut is in more than one component and the component is shared by two or more features, a major upgrade must be used.
What is the latest version of InstallShield?
InstallShield
| InstallShield 2008 interface | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Revenera |
| Stable release | 2021 / September 2, 2021 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Installer |
How does MSI upgrade work?
A simple windows installer upgrade package involves the following steps: Identify the package installed on the target machine to be upgraded (remove) Install new and updated components. Remove unneeded components….All updates require changing of the Package Code.
- Small Update.
- Minor Update.
- Major Update.
What does minor upgrade mean?
A minor upgrade is an update that makes changes to many resources. Minor upgrades provide product differentiation without actually defining a different product. A typical minor upgrade includes all fixes in previous small updates combined into a patch.
How do I upgrade InstallShield?
Click the “Install Updates” option on the lower-right side of screen to install the updates. If you are installing the InstallShield update alone, this should only take about 45 seconds to complete. If you are installing more updates to your system, this could take up to an hour to complete.
When should I upgrade my minor?
Minor version Y (x.Y.z | x > 0) MUST be incremented if new, backwards compatible functionality is introduced to the public API. It MUST be incremented if any public API functionality is marked as deprecated. It MAY be incremented if substantial new functionality or improvements are introduced within the private code.
What are the two software upgrade categories?
TYPES OF SOFTWARE. Software can be broadly divided into two categories: operating systems and application software. Operating systems manage the hardware and create the interface between the hardware and the user. Application software is the category of programs that do something useful for the user.
How do I know what version of InstallShield I have?
2 Answers. Open the ISM file with a text editor and look for “SchemaVersion”. You may be able to use your version of IS if you change the value. See this discussion.
Is InstallShield a virus?
InstallShield is not a virus or malware. The utility is a valid program that works in the Windows environment including Windows 8 and other versions of the Windows operating system. InstallShield doesn’t require the installation of any additional plug-ins or add-ons.
Can you upgrade a MSI laptop?
Besides, you could upgrade your memory (RAM) to get better performance, MSI gaming laptops allow you to upgrade RAM up to 64GB.
What is a minor version upgrade?
In general, a major engine version upgrade can introduce changes that are not compatible with existing applications. In contrast, a minor version upgrade includes only changes that are backward-compatible with existing applications. The version numbering sequence is specific to each database engine.