RemoveRegistryTable entry removes keys on install not uninstall

Documentation seems to indicate that entries in the RemoveRegistry Table will
be removed when the installed component is uninstalled. I was expecting that
this would allow me to remove keys that are created by the application on
uninstall.

In my tests I find that the entries in the table are not removed on uninstall.
However, they are removed during the next install.

Is this correct?
If it is not then how can I correct this behavior?

Richard

Update:
I now see that this is the intended behavior for the RemoveRegistry Table
entries.

I have seen it suggested that you need to use the RegistryTable to force a
removal on uninstall ("-" in the Name field).

My problem is that the "-" trick removes the entire key and subkeys. I
merely want to remove a value from a key.

This means Custom Action. Does anyone know where I can find the API calls
for MSI to allow me to read the RemoveRegistry table?

Richard


"Richard Winks" wrote:

> Documentation seems to indicate that entries in the RemoveRegistry Table will
> be removed when the installed component is uninstalled. I was expecting that
> this would allow me to remove keys that are created by the application on
> uninstall.
>
> In my tests I find that the entries in the table are not removed on uninstall.
> However, they are removed during the next install.
>
> Is this correct?
> If it is not then how can I correct this behavior?
>
> Richard

Hi Richard,

You can find the database functions here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...(v=VS.85).aspx

However, they are used for editing the MSI, not affecting its installation
behavior. If you need a custom action, I'm currently offering consulting
services. Please contact me if you are interested.

Regards,
John
--
http://www.setupanddeployment.com/

"Richard Winks" wrote:

> Update:
> I now see that this is the intended behavior for the RemoveRegistry Table
> entries.
>
> I have seen it suggested that you need to use the RegistryTable to force a
> removal on uninstall ("-" in the Name field).
>
> My problem is that the "-" trick removes the entire key and subkeys. I
> merely want to remove a value from a key.
>
> This means Custom Action. Does anyone know where I can find the API calls
> for MSI to allow me to read the RemoveRegistry table?
>
> Richard
>
>
> "Richard Winks" wrote:
>
> > Documentation seems to indicate that entries in the RemoveRegistry Table will
> > be removed when the installed component is uninstalled. I was expecting that
> > this would allow me to remove keys that are created by the application on
> > uninstall.
> >
> > In my tests I find that the entries in the table are not removed on uninstall.
> > However, they are removed during the next install.
> >
> > Is this correct?
> > If it is not then how can I correct this behavior?
> >
> > Richard