When I used [ProgramMenuFolder] in the Search, I can get 'C:\Documents and Settings\My Login ID\Start Menu\Programs'.
I would like to get 'All Users' folder rather than my login ID. i.e. 'C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs'
How can I do this?
Thank you in advance.
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Hi,
When the installation package is set to the "Per-machine" option (in the "Install Parameters" page), the [ProgramMenuFolder] property is resolved to "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs".
When the installation package is set to the "Per-user" options, the [ProgramMenuFolder] property is resolved to "C:\Documents and Settings\[current_user]\Start Menu\Programs".
You can read more about the ProgramMenuFolder property here:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa370882.aspx
Regards,
Cosmin
When the installation package is set to the "Per-machine" option (in the "Install Parameters" page), the [ProgramMenuFolder] property is resolved to "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs".
When the installation package is set to the "Per-user" options, the [ProgramMenuFolder] property is resolved to "C:\Documents and Settings\[current_user]\Start Menu\Programs".
You can read more about the ProgramMenuFolder property here:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa370882.aspx
Regards,
Cosmin
Hi Cosmin,
Thank you for your reply.
It seems ok but can I ask one more question?
I would like to create a folder in the ProgramMenuFolder and the folder name is got from a Registry value.
I have added a search for a Registry value from a key called 'Folder' and added another search for a folder specifying the Path as '[ProgramMenuFolder][PROGRAM_FOLDER_REG]'. I thought this Property will be ok to be used in 'Files and Folders' but it does not work...
I also tried to create 'New Folder' in Start Menu-Programs on 'Files and Folders' with the Property name as [PROGRAM_FOLDER_REG] above. This does not work either...
How can I create a folder with a variable name from the Registry?
Thanks and best regards,
Aki
Thank you for your reply.
It seems ok but can I ask one more question?
I would like to create a folder in the ProgramMenuFolder and the folder name is got from a Registry value.
I have added a search for a Registry value from a key called 'Folder' and added another search for a folder specifying the Path as '[ProgramMenuFolder][PROGRAM_FOLDER_REG]'. I thought this Property will be ok to be used in 'Files and Folders' but it does not work...
I also tried to create 'New Folder' in Start Menu-Programs on 'Files and Folders' with the Property name as [PROGRAM_FOLDER_REG] above. This does not work either...
How can I create a folder with a variable name from the Registry?
Thanks and best regards,
Aki
Hi,
Note that the property of the search should be initialized in the "Install Parameters" page to a valid value (for example "C:\"). Also, if the search is not successful, the path of the property-based folder will be resolved to an incorrect value (for example "C:\RESULT_PROPERTY").
Regards,
Cosmin
This can be done by creating a property-based folder using the property of the search. The property-based folder can be created in the "Files and Folders" page by using the "New Folder" menu or button.How can I create a folder with a variable name from the Registry?
Note that the property of the search should be initialized in the "Install Parameters" page to a valid value (for example "C:\"). Also, if the search is not successful, the path of the property-based folder will be resolved to an incorrect value (for example "C:\RESULT_PROPERTY").
Regards,
Cosmin