Closed Bug 144888 Opened 23 years ago Closed 23 years ago

Installer removes files and directories that it didn't install

Categories

(SeaMonkey :: Installer, defect)

x86
Linux
defect
Not set
critical

Tracking

(Not tracked)

VERIFIED DUPLICATE of bug 69153

People

(Reporter: leif, Assigned: dveditz)

Details

The mozilla build from 5/15 has an issue with the installer, using the linux self-extracting installer. If the custom option is used, and a directory such as /usr is select (by action or accident) the installer will properly install to the /usr directory. However, if the user realizes the mistake and reruns the installer (so that it may remove the previously installed files) instead of only removing the files that the installer installed, the installer removes EVERY FILE AND DIRECTORY UNDER THE INSTALL point. This has serious consequences for those who accidently select a directory such as /usr or /usr/local Fortunately, it only erased my local MP3 collection and my /usr/bin directory before I stopped it (it was taking FAR too long..)
QA Contact: bugzilla → ktrina
duplicate *** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 69153 ***
Status: UNCONFIRMED → RESOLVED
Closed: 23 years ago
Resolution: --- → DUPLICATE
Verified as a dupe of bug 69153
Status: RESOLVED → VERIFIED
Product: Browser → Seamonkey
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