MSDE Merge Modules

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I'm trying to use the MSDE Merge Modules with my vb .net application. Following the instructions on

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/distsql/distsql_8yeq.asp

At the bottom it states I need to edit to msi file to set the database properties. However, I used Orta as suggested to edit the msi file and none of the external properties exist. Do I have to create them or should they be there? If so why might they not be there?

I'm assuming this could be the cause of the problem I get when trying to install my application with the merge modules added. Which states: "The installation was interupted before " my app " could be installed. You need to restart the installer." When I remove the modules from the package it installs fine.

Any idea if the first problem is related this one?

Any input on this problem would be very appreciated. I've been racking my brain on this one.

Thanks,

Seb