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[MonkeyK]

I originally assumed that this was a Windows Logo standard, but I do not see it in the "Designed for Windows XP for Applications" document, I have also noticed that Microsoft does not install under c:\program files\Microsoft\<Product>

Is there a reason that using the Company Name in the path would be desireable?

Thanks,
Mike

[Stefan Krueger]

I think this was more common in the past. Today most setups don't use a company name sub folder but prepend the product name with the company name instead, like:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office
instead of the old style
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Office

[MonkeyK]

Thanks Stefan.

I also noticed that, while there is not a requirement to use %ProgramFiles%\<company name>\<App Name> it is almost implied in other requirements. For example, Microsoft makes references to the effect that you should look for the application in %ProgramFiles%\<company name>\<App Name>. Also there is a requirement that side-by-side components be installed in %ProgramFiles%\<company name>\<App Name> (http://msdn.microsof...ve_chapter2.asp). But I have not found any requirement that this be done for the application itself.