Extended Search Properties

You can select one of several search methods. The operation will be performed on the target machine only if the specified property is not set (other searches didn't set that property). In case of success the property will be set.

Search Type

Criteria

When searching multiple criteria can be used. You have the following options:

• File Version - A version number extracted from a file is used to determine if the search will succeed. If you don't specify a minimum or maximum version then the search will verify if the file exists.
• Registry SubKeys Enumeration - Subkeys of the given registry key are enumerated. If the minimum version is not among these keys the search will fail.
• Registry value containing a version - A version number extracted from a registry value will be verified.
• Product Version (identify by Upgrade Code) - The search will be successful if a product with the specified Upgrade Code and appropriate version number is installed.
• Product Version (identify by Product Code) - The search will be successful if a product with the specified Product Code and appropriate version number is installed.
• Registry key exists - The search will be successful if the specified registry key exists.
• Registry key does not exist - The search will be successful if the specified registry key is missing.
• Registry value exists - The search will be successful if the specified registry value exists.
• Registry value does not exist - The search will be successful if the specified registry value is missing.
• Registry value with a specified content - The result is given by the presence of a registry value with a certain content. You will be given the option to specify how the comparison is made.

File To Find/Registry Key or Value

This is helper string used in various criteria. Depending on the used criteria it may contain a file path, registry key or value, product code, upgrade code, etc.

When looking for a file, its path can be specified using Windows Installer Properties like [SystemFolder], [ProgramFilesFolder], [WindowsFolder], etc. Use the [ ... ] button to insert a reference to a folder or a registry entry.

In case of a file search the Edit Search String Dialog will be displayed allowing you to insert a reference to a folder, environment variable or registry value.

Search Depth

Specified how deep within the folder's subdirectories to search for a file.

Required Versions

Minimum

The minimum version necessary for the search to be successful.

Maximum

The maximum version necessary for the search to be successful.