4 replies to this topic

[Peter Bi]

Hi,

The is one file created during installation, I want to set the file 'unremovable' during uninstall or upgrade (the file could be removed if users do that manully). Is there a built-in function to do that?

Note: the file must be writable - a new install (after a uninstall) will need to modify the file.

I am using Dev7 Basic.

[Stefan Krueger]

Put the file in a separate component and mark it as permanent

[Peter Bi]

Thanks, Stefan,

But the file is created during installation (if install finds existing file, it won't create; if not, it will create one). How can I put the file into a component, i.e. to add a component to the project during install time?

[Stefan Krueger]

If you don't "install" the file (i.e. it's not in a component) it would not be removed during uninstall.

[Peter Bi]

Hi,

Is it possible to use WindowsInstaller Automation Interface or InstallShield's ISWiAutomation interface? If so, which one is better to use? I couldn't see existing methods of adding components to features in WindowsInstallser interface; but if I use ISWiAutomation interface, do I still need to open the project and add a component to it? Is there any way I can add component without opening the project?