1482869 - Error when applying a Fix Pack on a computer with Crystal Reports 2008 runtime only

Symptom

Running a Crystal Reports 2008 Fix Pack will result in the error:

Crystal Reports 2008 FP x.y Update can not be installed because the
product it is meant to patch is not found on the system. Setting
the SKIP_PATCH_VERSION_CHECK property will skip this check.

Reproducing the Issue

Install Crystal Reports 2008 runtime only using the MSI or MSM
Run a Fix Pack for CR 2008 of any version
The error will be produced

Cause

Crystal Reports 2008 Fix Packs are for computers with full Crystal Reports install only

Resolution

To upgrade an existing Crystal Reports 2008 runtime, use the MSM or MSI files
Crystal Reports updates, MSM, MSI and other downloads can be found on the Business Objects Support Software Downloads page

Keywords

KBA , BI-DEV-NET-SDK , .NET SDK / COM SDK , How To

Product

Crystal Reports 2008 V1