I have some problem when using extra feature in my developer project. There is my setting. I created a new feature for my template called MyCompanySpecs (feature A). Within that new feature, I created a component called "AssetRegData". Under the Registry Data section, I created keys and subkeys for logging purpose. For instance I create a key under HKLM\software\MyCompanyName\[ProductName] and assigned different information needed for us under the [ProductName] subkey such as version number, date and time propreties etc. When repackaging an application and attached my template to convert into my developer projet, I have two features. The one I created for logging purpose which is MyCompanySpecs (Feature A) and the one for my new product ProductNameNewFeature (Let's say Feature
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The problem reside more during the installation with advertised switch (/jm or /ju) or with The assigning or publishing method in Active Directory. When using these method, my Feature A is not installed but only the Feature B is installed.
When installing the new productname.msi package manually (double clicking on it), The two features are installed.
Is someone can help me to understang why. To fix my problem, I moved my registry entry of my component AssetRegData (feature A) into the component RegistryData_Machine of my feature ProductNameNewFeature (feature
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Important:
I only use the Basic UI interface when creating my packages.
Any Idea
Stephan
