The Definitive Guide to Windows Installer

When a company builds and ships software, the installation process is often the first opportunity for a customer to view the the product and the company—and the installation experience can make or break a lasting impression. So this book is ideal for companies and developers who want to impress thei...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wilson, Phil
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berkeley, CA Apress 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • at a Glance
  • 1 Installations Past, Present, and Future
  • 2 Building an MSI File: Visual Studio and Orca
  • 3 COM in the Windows Installer World
  • 4 Searches and Conditions
  • 5 Sequences of Events and Custom Actions
  • 6 How Do You Fix It?
  • 7 ASP.NET Setups
  • 8 Installing.NET Assemblies
  • 9 Installation Design
  • 10 Windows Services
  • 11 The GAC and Updating Assemblies
  • 12 Updates Using Patches
  • 13 Installation Environments
  • 14 How-Tos, Tips, and Gotchas
  • 15 Exploring the Installer APIs
  • 16 Tools and Futures