"Jason_Brenton" <u40723@uwe> wrote in message news:7e5a1185087e5@uwe...
>I am trying to finsh an App extension installer, and I am up against a bit
>of
> a wall in two or three different directions of approach.
>
> Basic overall problem. For proper run of the extension, I need to match to
> the existing master app, which i can easily do with the master apps
> registry
> settings.
>
> In trying to make an installer, I seem to have a trouble looking at those
> registry settings and offering the user any choice at the same time. I
> want
> to make the install check for versions of master app available, so the
> extension can be attached to one of them.
>
> Using Wix, I can't seem to look into the registry before the dialog
> starts,
> if i can get the way how, then I would be good. Tried to set the sequence
> of
> appsearch, didn't help.
>
> I am also looking at a custom installer object, but need the methodoligy
> to
> incorporate that into the ms instructions. Already have working code for
> most
> of what i was missing, tho I could use confirmation on return values from
> a
> custom installer object. Or Perhaps i am supposed to use
> imanagedinstaller
> instead?
>
> Any help appreciated.
>