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[Package Issue]: VideoLAN.VLC
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Description
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- I have searched for my issue and not found a work-in-progress/duplicate/resolved issue.
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Category of the issue
Different install technology.
Brief description of your issue
I'm trying to upgrade from 3.0.20.0 -> 3.0.21 and I'm getting the following error:
A newer version was found, but the install technology is different from the current version installed. Please uninstall the package and install the newer version.
I tried also the --force with no luck!
Steps to reproduce
winget upgrade --id VideoLAN.VLC
Actual behavior
PS C:\Users\p.chavariotis> winget upgrade --id VideoLAN.VLC --force
A newer version was found, but the install technology is different from the current version installed. Please uninstall the package and install the newer version.
Expected behavior
Download and upgrade the package
Environment
Windows Package Manager v1.8.1911
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.19045.4780
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.23.1911.0
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing winget upgrade --id VideoLAN.VLC --force with the reported Windows Package Manager environment and review the VideoLAN.VLC package metadata for the install-technology mismatch. Done means the package can upgrade from 3.0.20.0 to 3.0.21 without requiring an uninstall.
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Assessment
- Domain
- cli, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100