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Apr 07, 2010
05:47 PM
MSI Install with zero registry entries?
Is there a way to build an MSI install which will leave zero registry entries behind?
I realize this is contradictory to the entire spirit of MSI...
We have an install procedure which is basically a glorified file copy that moves several thousand files to a set directory structure. Updates to this package are done by deleting the parent folder and re-installing files. We have this procedure in an installshield exe format which leaves no trace in Add/Remove or anywhere in the registry.
I need the same idea in an MSI installer. I know how to remove it from ARP, but how or is it possible to turn off registry logging completely for an MSI?
I realize this is contradictory to the entire spirit of MSI...
We have an install procedure which is basically a glorified file copy that moves several thousand files to a set directory structure. Updates to this package are done by deleting the parent folder and re-installing files. We have this procedure in an installshield exe format which leaves no trace in Add/Remove or anywhere in the registry.
I need the same idea in an MSI installer. I know how to remove it from ARP, but how or is it possible to turn off registry logging completely for an MSI?
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Apr 08, 2010
07:10 AM
The following MSDN help topic has details:
Adding and Removing an Application and Leaving No Trace in the Registry
(You'll basically want to remove some actions from the Custom Actions and Sequences view.)
I hope that helps.
Adding and Removing an Application and Leaving No Trace in the Registry
(You'll basically want to remove some actions from the Custom Actions and Sequences view.)
I hope that helps.