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‎Sep 19, 2011
03:24 PM
Install directory saved as a registry key
I would like to save a registry key that will save the directory the user selects to install the program. So if the user selects program files it will have the value C:\Program Files\ApplicationName.
I was also wondering if it is possible to run an exe that is copied to the application folder. I am trying to install an Excel Add-In during this installation. Visual Studio creates a setup.exe.
Thanks so much!
I was also wondering if it is possible to run an exe that is copied to the application folder. I am trying to install an Excel Add-In during this installation. Visual Studio creates a setup.exe.
Thanks so much!
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‎Sep 19, 2011
08:24 PM
gberg927 wrote:
I would like to save a registry key that will save the directory the user selects to install the program. So if the user selects program files it will have the value C:\Program Files\ApplicationName.
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In the System Configuration/Registry view, create the key, then set value data,
Value Data:
InstallScirpt project:
Basic MSI project: [INSTALLDIR]
BR,
Kevin
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‎Sep 20, 2011
08:17 AM
Perfect.
Thanks so much
Thanks so much
