To propagate the small update to current users (this is a complete reinstall) from the command line
- From the command line use either: msiexec /fvomus [path to updated .msi file] or msiexec /I [path to updated .msi file] REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus.
- The updated .msi file is cached on the user’s computer. Note that it is not possible for the user to reinstall the product using Add/Remove Programs because the updated .msi file is not yet on the user’s computer.
To propagate a small update to current users (this is a complete reinstall) from a program
- From a program, call MsiReinstallProduct and specify REINSTALLMODE_PACKAGE, REINSTALLMODE_FILEOLDERVERSION, REINSTALLMODE_MACHINEDATA, REINSTALLMODE_USERDATA, and REINSTALLMODE_SHORTCUT
- The updated .msi file is cached on the user’s computer.
The following method launches a reinstallation of only those features or components that are affected by the small update.
To propagate a small update to current users (this is a partial reinstall)
- Obtain a list of the names of features and components that are affected by the small update.
- From the command prompt use: msiexec /I [path to updated .msi file] REINSTALL=[Feature list] REINSTALLMODE=vomus.
- The updated .msi file is cached on the user’s computer.
Source: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa367575(v=vs.85).aspx
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