instal.l error - looking for 0.8.7. ?

cybmole · 07-23-2011, 07:15 AM

when I've installed last 2 - 3 updates I get an error at end of installation. seems that the installer want to delete version 0.8.7. but cannot find it ( not surprising as it's not there!)

what is causing it to do this ?

( it complains that it cannot find 0.8.7. asks for an alternate path, then gives an error message when cancelled )

DoctorOhh · 07-23-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cybmole

when I've installed last 2 - 3 updates I get an error at end of installation. seems that the installer want to delete version 0.8.7. but cannot find it ( not surprising as it's not there!)

what is causing it to do this ?

( it complains that it cannot find 0.8.7. asks for an alternate path, then gives an error message when cancelled )

For some reason It is looking for the calibre-0.8.7.msi file. Download this msi and place it where it is looking and try again.

cybmole · 07-23-2011, 09:23 AM

the install actually works ok, the error comes at the end of the install, when it's cleaning up.
I can try your download when next upgrade is released, but really the installer needs fixing.

I did one time go through the advanced installer options, a few weeks back, in order to tell it not to make a desktop icon, & possibly this issue began after doing that, though there's no obvious connection ?

theducks · 07-23-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dwanthny

For some reason It is looking for the calibre-0.8.7.msi file. Download this msi and place it where it is looking and try again.

That is odd.

I routinely file away the MSI file after an install. I have never been asked for a previous version.

It may be possible that a 'Registry Cleaner' or Disk Cleanup is corrupting the UNINSTALL info.

DoctorOhh · 07-23-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by theducks

That is odd.

I routinely file away the MSI file after an install. I have never been asked for a previous version.

I was asked one time, many moons back, and supplying the file worked for me.

theducks · 07-23-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dwanthny

I was asked one time, many moons back, and supplying the file worked for me.

Yes it will work, but my point is: "what is destroying the uninstall info"?

cybmole · 07-23-2011, 12:15 PM

well 8.8 will have removed 8.7, 8.9 removes 8.8 etc. I've done at least 3 updates since 8.7

so why does it expect to find 8.7, not 8.8, 8.9 or 8.10 all of which were installed after 8.7 ?

is it finding "something" that makes it think 8.7 is installed. I'd have said registry key but I understand that calibre does not use registry keys ?

was there a switchover from .exe to msi a few versions ago, could that be relevant ?

DoctorOhh · 07-23-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cybmole

was there a switchover from .exe to msi a few versions ago, could that be relevant ?

I can't answer your questions but it has been an MSI installer for over a year.

cybmole · 07-23-2011, 12:38 PM

i recall that I used to have to unlock it via file properties before win 7 would run the installer, after downloading via Google. I don't see that now, but maybe it's because I now use a download manager.

but let me check my stash of old installers.... yes they all end in .msi

07-23-2011, 07:15 AM	#1
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	instal.l error - looking for 0.8.7. ? when I've installed last 2 - 3 updates I get an error at end of installation. seems that the installer want to delete version 0.8.7. but cannot find it ( not surprising as it's not there!) what is causing it to do this ? ( it complains that it cannot find 0.8.7. asks for an alternate path, then gives an error message when cancelled )

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07-23-2011, 09:23 AM	#3
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	the install actually works ok, the error comes at the end of the install, when it's cleaning up. I can try your download when next upgrade is released, but really the installer needs fixing. I did one time go through the advanced installer options, a few weeks back, in order to tell it not to make a desktop icon, & possibly this issue began after doing that, though there's no obvious connection ?

07-23-2011, 12:15 PM	#7
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	well 8.8 will have removed 8.7, 8.9 removes 8.8 etc. I've done at least 3 updates since 8.7 so why does it expect to find 8.7, not 8.8, 8.9 or 8.10 all of which were installed after 8.7 ? is it finding "something" that makes it think 8.7 is installed. I'd have said registry key but I understand that calibre does not use registry keys ? was there a switchover from .exe to msi a few versions ago, could that be relevant ?

07-23-2011, 12:38 PM	#9
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	i recall that I used to have to unlock it via file properties before win 7 would run the installer, after downloading via Google. I don't see that now, but maybe it's because I now use a download manager. but let me check my stash of old installers.... yes they all end in .msi

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