Help copying files on userprofile directory with installshield
Hey,
Fairly new to the deployment world here.
I just finished repackaging a tool that copies a file in the applicationdata folder using installshield. Is there a way to automate the feature? I've been hinted to use active setup but would need a few pointers to do so.
Thanks!
Answers (2)
if all u need to do is copy files, i would suggest write a script, keep the files to be copied in a folder besides it and then add the entry of script in Active Setup StubPath under HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\Active Setup\Installed Components\<your unique GUID>. Hope this answers you question
AS is thoroughly documented here and on MSDN/TechNet.
However, if the application you're packaging contains any advertised entry-point, e.g. an advertised shortcut, your best option is to create a new feature containing the AppData junk and then move the feature which contains the advertised entry-point so that it becomes a child of your new feature. That way, when the entry-point is used, self-healing/repair kicks in and your user level parts get installed.
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Both suggested strategies are excelent for a per user placement of files. For the prefered solution just check with your customer :) Some organisations prefere active setup over application self healing as the running installer sometimes unsettles customers. - EVEEN 11 years ago
