VIPM Package Disappears After Failed Upgrade

Issue Description

A VIPM package may disappear from the package list after a failed upgrade attempt. This typically occurs when the upgrade process is interrupted by an error (such as a disk error), causing VIPM's internal package database to become inconsistent with the actual installation state.

Environment

• VIPM Version: All versions
• Operating System: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Symptom: Previously installed package no longer appears in VIPM package list after failed upgrade

Root Cause

When a package upgrade fails mid-process, VIPM's internal database may incorrectly mark the package as uninstalled or enter an inconsistent state. This causes the package to disappear from the visible package list, even though remnants may still exist in the LabVIEW installation.

Resolution

Reinstall the package - VIPM will automatically sort out its internal database and resolve any inconsistencies.

You can reinstall the package using any of these methods:

• Double-click the package from the VIPM package list and click Install
• Download the .vip file from the vendor's website and install it
• Apply a VIPC file that contains the package

The reinstallation process will reset VIPM's tracking of the package state and restore normal functionality.