Problem with Registry Variables

[marcus]

I'm trying to create a registry variable for

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\CEAppMgr.exe

Why I look in the registry with regedit the name of the variable is "(Default)". In regedt32 the variable is called "".

There is no "path" name like there is in other "App Paths"

In SF you must enter a name in the "Value Name" box.

How do I get around this problem?

Regards,

Marcus.

[Mark]

Hi,
Try using the CREATE KEY registry action instead of the SET VALUE action.

mark.

[marcus]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your reply but I think you misunderstand what I’m trying to achieve.

I’m trying to create a variable containing the path of CEAppMgr.exe so that I can run it after installing my app.

I’m using the “Variables” option on the “Settings” menu to create a variable from the registry setting for HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\CEAppMgr.exe

Because the registry entry only has the “(Default)” or NULL name SF doesn’t seem to be able to access it. SF requires you to put something in the "Value Name" field.

Is there a way around this problem?

Regards,

Marcus.

[Mark]

Hi,
Sorry, so you are reading information from the registry into a variable, right? The problem you are having is that the entry only has (Default) as a name. In that case what you should do is leave the value field blank. I just did this on my system and everything worked fine. Which version of Setup Factory are you using? I'm using version 5.0.1.2 and it does not ask me to enter anything in the value name. If you are using an earlier version of Setup Factory 5 please go to: http://www.indigorose.com/update and request a free update.

mark.

[This message has been edited by Mark (edited 10-25-2000).]