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To avoid UAC prompts for applications on launch, there exists a manifest file which contains key information on the privileges. Many times, these manifest files are present along with the executable in the same directory. For example: Altair.exe will have a manifest file called Altair.exe.manifest in the same directory. There can also be cases where the manifest is embedded in the exe itself.

Here's a beautiful link on "how to interpret Windows Installer logs". This is a very essential and a noteworthy bookmark for every packager and administrator.

Hi all,

Here's a great reference if you want/need to learn some Windows Installer concepts and best practices. This document is very useful to individuals who are starting to do application packaging using Wise Package Studio.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/

Using Wisecomcapture is always the best option to use when registering a DLL. See this article for some background.

But, if there is a case when the DLL doesn't exist in the package and there is a necessity to register a file manually, this tip should prove handy.

The internal version number for Windows Vista is 6.0. The GetVersion function returns this version number. The problem is, some applications will return a higher version number. This means trouble. Learn how to steer clear, here.

You can detect the system language in a package by using the SystemLanguageID property present in the MSI.

In Wise Package Studio:

Error 1720 is a generic Windows Installer error message which you get when there is a problem with a custom action script in the package.

Hi all,

Check out this Symantec White Paper to get details on the Best Practices for Windows Vista Migration Planning and Management.

http://cramsession.bitpipe.com...