BUG: PDW May Handle .REG Files Incorrectly (191001)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 6.0
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q191001 SYMPTOMS
When installing an application using a setup program generated by the
Package and Deployment Wizard (PDW), unwanted information may be added to
the registry if a .Reg file is included in the distribution set.
CAUSE
When creating a distribution set with the Package and Deployment Wizard,
there is an option to add files in addition to those files already in the
Visual Basic project.
If a .REG file is added, a dialog is shown asking if the .REG file should
be copied to the destination computer and if it should be used to update
the registry. The dialog indicates that neither, one, or both of the
options can be used.
If "No" is selected for both of these options, the PDW will default to "No"
for Copy and "Yes" for "Update Registry." Then, when the setup program is
run, the registry will be updated with the information in the .REG file.
RESOLUTION
If a .REG file is not to be copied to the target machine nor used to update
the registry, do not include it in the distribution set or give the file an
extension other than .REG.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products
listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this
bug and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base as it becomes available.
REFERENCES
Online Help for Microsoft Visual Basic
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/15/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbAppSetup kbBug kbDSupport kbRegistry kbwizard KB191001 |
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