Day: April 21, 2011

The Windows Installer SDK contains the most complete and current descriptions of the application programming interface (API) and the elements of the Installer database. It is the primary source of developer reference material for the Windows Installer. The following supplemental information sources may also be helpful to software developers and IT professionals who use the Windows Installer. Windows Developer Center You can check the Windows Developer Center for information about using Windows Installer when building applications for Windows. Windows Developer Center Windows Installer Newsgroups You can read and post to a newsgroup that discusses the Windows Installer. Past newsgroup messages […]

This section enumerates a list of tips, linked to the main Windows Installer SDK documentation, to help Application Developers, Setup Authors, IT Professionals, and Infrastructure Developers discover best practices for using the Windows Installer: Update the Windows Installer version. Meet the Windows Logo certification requirements. Prepare the package for localization. Update your Windows Installer development tools and documentation. If you decide to repackage a legacy setup application, follow good repackaging practices. Do not try to replace protected resources. Do not depend upon non-critical resources. Use the API to retrieve Windows Installer configuration information. Organize the installation of your application around […]

Windows Installer is the recommended solution for the installation and setup of applications on Windows. Therefore, some of the information contained in this SDK will be of interest to a wide range of software development and IT professionals. This section is provided as a guide to readers who prefer to see links to topics organized by professional role and common task scenarios. Because roles can differ greatly between organizations, the following grouping should only be considered as a guide to a location to start searching for the information you need. Application Developers Setup Authors IT Professionals Infrastructure Developers This documentation […]