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Re: Windows installer does not delete temp file

From: Judy Tang <Judy.J.Tang_at_Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:24:04 -0800

Good question Kana, let me ask again :-)

You have a good day !
Judy
Kana K. wrote:
> Hi Judy,
>
> Thank you very much for spending your time to ask developers.
> I fully understand the reason.
>
> Another question is that, why in temp dir ?
> If those are important files, it may be better keep them under
> glassfish home directory...
>
> Well, this is just a casual question. I may try to ask someone to get
> the answer.
>
> Thanks again for your help :-)
>
>
> Kana
>
>
>
> 2008/11/5 Judy Tang <Judy.J.Tang_at_sun.com>:
>
>> Hi Kana,
>>
>> Here is reply I got from Snjezana and Nolan. Thanks !
>>
>> "Yes, there is a good reason, those "temporary files" are installation log
>> and installation summary and it is crucial to retain them for
>> troubleshooting purposes if something goes wrong. "
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Judy
>> Judy Tang wrote:
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>>> Hi Kana,
>>>
>>> Thanks. My weekend was nice, but I know yours was better since you got 3
>>> days :-)
>>>
>>> You have a good point. How about log an enhancement so when developer got
>>> time will come to this issue.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Judy
>>>
>>> Kana K. wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Judy, how was your weekend? :-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> let's find out from developer :-)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Yeah, those files in my temp directory are increasing
>>>> as I try installation, and never be deleted unless
>>>> I purposely do so.
>>>>
>>>> If those are not neccessary, I think it's better invoke
>>>> deleteOnExit on creation.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------
>>>> Kana
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 2008/11/4 Judy Tang <Judy.J.Tang_at_sun.com>:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Kana,
>>>>>
>>>>> Good question, let's find out from developer :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Judy
>>>>>
>>>>> Kana K. wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I noticed that GlassFish windows installer creates some temp files
>>>>>> during installation
>>>>>> under default temp file dir (like C:\Documents and
>>>>>> Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp)
>>>>>> and does not delete them even after finishing installation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just curious, are there any reason to keep those files remain there ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----
>>>>>> Kana
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