Hi Folks, I have made a 12 minutes long video, which explains the File/Registry Virtualization Phenomenon, its limitation and benefits along with a small demo.I have also attached the executable which i have used in this video. You can try the same too..!!
The product code is a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) that is the principal identification for an application or product. GUIDs are 128-bit values that are generated using an algorithm defined by the Open Systems Foundation to guarantee uniqueness across time and space.
While both deferred and immediate custom actions can run in the context of the user initiating the installation, only deferred custom actions can run elevated using the system context.
Windows Installer version 5.0 is included in Windows 7 Beta. The MSDN documentation section has been updated accordingly and available for online viewing. The most significant properties being.
Here are some component guidelines which you need to follow in your application MSI. This will solve many issues like installation fix and automatic package repairs.
This very good article will help you understand Windows Vista better. There is a lot more to talk about. Once you go through that article, I believe your complaints would be reduced for sure!
