[wpkg-users] Getting rid of install before remove

[Rainer Meier]

Hi,

On 20.12.2016 14:53, Luca Manganelli wrote:
> Hi, is it possible to avoid WPKG install before removing?

Yes. Just disable it in config.xml.
<param name='noUpgradeBeforeRemove' value='true' />


Remember: This feature assures that the latest package is installed. 
Allowing you to fix up broken uninstall commands in the Package, so WPKG 
will upgrade first to the latest version before attempting an uninstall. 
If you disable the feature it will simply try to remove the application 
using the uninstall commands of the package version located on the 
client. If the uninstall fails (wrong uninstall commands or already 
uninstalled and exit code does not match expected exit codes...) then 
WPKG would on each synchronization re-try to uninstall the package 
without success.

So Think twice if you're going to disable it.
As of my understanding also in your case installing the latest package 
temporarily and then removing it cleanly would actually be a better 
choice as I think your uninstall commands might perhaps fail if the 
program was manually removed before.

best regards,
Rainer