Desktop app version 256.4.3790 and MSI limits.

Question

Hi,

There is issue with version 256.4.3790.

According to Windows Installer requirements, the product version used

in the MSI (and consequently in the Upgrade table VersionMin /

VersionMax) must conform to the following limits:

major ≤ 255

minor ≤ 255

build ≤ 65535

Because of this constraint, version values where the

major component exceeds 255 (e.g. 256.x.x) are not considered valid by

Windows Installer. This leads to unreliable or undefined behavior during

upgrade detection.

Could you please confirm whether the versioning scheme can be adjusted to comply with MSI ProductVersion limits?

Keith · Answer

Hi again @user0202045042, after discussing this further with the team today, the MSI ProductVersion does comply with the limits, as it’s not possible to build an MSI with a major version greater than 255, as you pointed out.

If you’re experiencing any problems upgrading, please let me know.

Keith · Answer

Hi @user0202045042, thanks for reporting this. The team is aware and currently looking into it.

Have you experienced any problems with upgrading yet?