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Edit MSI with Orca to add registry keys on install

I'm trying to streamline the installation of a package that requires a registry change after installation. I wanted to instead be able to just add the registry change into the MSI (I did not write the code, I'm simply trying to edit the existing MSI) and have it deployed remotely and just be done with it.

Can anyone provide some good examples on how to perform this? Also, any recommendations for books dealing with modifying MSIs or a site that gives some in depth explanation over what Microsoft provides would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Solution

  • The MSDN has a step by step example of how to create a MSI package using ORCA. One of the step is how to add registry information. You can find it here