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Represents a related family of products. It remains constant across all versions, patches, and updates of a software line to enable the installer to locate and upgrade older versions.

The is a unique identifier, formatted as a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), that acts as the primary "fingerprint" for a specific version of a software product on a Windows machine. Core Functionality installshield product code

Note: If you change the Product Code, you must also set up a Major Upgrade item in the view of InstallShield to handle the removal of the old version. Automating Product Code Generation Represents a related family of products

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Managing the Product Code correctly determines whether your software updates smoothly or creates duplicate installations. Keep the Product Code the Same For: Core Functionality Note: If you change the Product

If you want two versions of your app (e.g., v1.0 and v2.0) to coexist on the same machine, they must have different Product Codes.

To generate a brand-new identifier, click the button (or the refresh icon) at the end of the property row. How to Find a Product Code on a Target Machine