Re: Custom installer design issue

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I'm totally confused with your post but perhaps this article
on custom installers could be helpful.

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/tutorials/aspnet/2a5222d8-3d69-4f1c-b5ab-35ca33da0f65/net-setup-deployment--m.aspx

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"Jason_Brenton" <u40723@uwe> wrote in message news:7e5a1185087e5@xxxxxx
I am trying to finsh an App extension installer, and I am up against a bit of
a wall in two or three different directions of approach.

Basic overall problem. For proper run of the extension, I need to match to
the existing master app, which i can easily do with the master apps registry
settings.

In trying to make an installer, I seem to have a trouble looking at those
registry settings and offering the user any choice at the same time. I want
to make the install check for versions of master app available, so the
extension can be attached to one of them.

Using Wix, I can't seem to look into the registry before the dialog starts,
if i can get the way how, then I would be good. Tried to set the sequence of
appsearch, didn't help.

I am also looking at a custom installer object, but need the methodoligy to
incorporate that into the ms instructions. Already have working code for most
of what i was missing, tho I could use confirmation on return values from a
custom installer object. Or Perhaps i am supposed to use imanagedinstaller
instead?

Any help appreciated.


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