Small Updates

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In essence, a small update is a type of upgrade used to modify a few files for an installed application; it typically delivers small bug fixes. A small update consists of product changes (such as hotfixes) so small that no change to the product version is necessary or desired. A package code change is required for a small update.

A drawback to small updates installed with versions of Windows Installer earlier than 3.0 is that external programs, including installers for later versions of your product, cannot distinguish between the original version and the updated version. In addition, Windows Installer versions earlier than 3.0 cannot enforce the correct order in which small updates should be applied.

See Also

Major Upgrade vs. Minor Upgrade vs. Small Update

Creating Small Updates

Preventing the Current Installation from Overwriting a Future Major Version of the Same Product

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