How to use Remove File Table ?
I am making msi for an application which makes some files after the installation. I want to remove those files using the Remove File table . I have put an entry in the remove file table but i am unable to make it work. Can anyone guide me how to do this ? I dont want to use any custom actions or scripts.
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KrisBcn
17 years ago
Hi there,
I've used it few times to delete some files/folders that are created after the installation, with the app use.
When adding files, direct editor mode, you have to fill those columns :
FileKey : as the file was not int he msi, just add a new key, as RMFile1 or whatever
Component : Link this record to a component that will be removed for sure, as the main exe component
FileName : The exact name of the file you want to remove
DirProperty : the key of the directory (column Directory value of the directory's row ) where the file is installed. If this directory is not created or contemplated in the msi you can create it.
InstallMode : 2 - "Remove only when the associated component is being removed "
That works for me, hope it helps
KrisBcn
NOTE: Visit : http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa371201.aspx
I've used it few times to delete some files/folders that are created after the installation, with the app use.
When adding files, direct editor mode, you have to fill those columns :
FileKey : as the file was not int he msi, just add a new key, as RMFile1 or whatever
Component : Link this record to a component that will be removed for sure, as the main exe component
FileName : The exact name of the file you want to remove
DirProperty : the key of the directory (column Directory value of the directory's row ) where the file is installed. If this directory is not created or contemplated in the msi you can create it.
InstallMode : 2 - "Remove only when the associated component is being removed "
That works for me, hope it helps
KrisBcn
NOTE: Visit : http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa371201.aspx
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