Windows Installer

[murphyt]

Does anyone know of any sites that have help for the new Windows Installer.
I get as far as using the Associations to register my project but can't seem to follow their help ( bit thick i am )
The project loads and comes up with error message ;
Class not registered.
Looking for object with CLSID:{000000 etc }

I displayed Associations , Added Com Object then typed in the CLSID number that was showing in the error and no luck.
I tried a small project with 2 Text boxes , Data Control and still get the exact same error messages.

Can anyone help or know where there might be good articles etc.

Thanks
Trevor

[dcarlson]

I'm not sure if I understand what you're trying to do.

Are you trying to set up an association for your exe?

Like when you double click on a file with a certain extension it opens up your program.

[murphyt]

You use the Associations Editor to register COM Objects that are installed with Windows Installer.
By adding Com Objects and establishing their required Associations , you make it possible for the Installer to register the Com Objects on the target machine.
Self registration is apparently not as reliable as doing it this way.
( A VB exe is a Com Object as far as I can make out )
If you don't use the Association Editor , the program still doesn't work.
I have tried numerous ways and am about to go back to the old Package and Deployment.
Thanks
Trevor

[murphyt]

Originally posted by dcarlson
I'm not sure if I understand what you're trying to do.

Are you trying to set up an association for your exe?

Like when you double click on a file with a certain extension it opens up your program.

You use the Associations Editor to register COM Objects that are installed with Windows Installer.
By adding Com Objects and establishing their required Associations , you make it possible for the Installer to register the Com Objects on the target machine.
Self registration is apparently not as reliable as doing it this way.
( A VB exe is a Com Object as far as I can make out )
If you don't use the Association Editor , the program still doesn't work.
I have tried numerous ways and am about to go back to the old Package and Deployment.
Thanks
Trevor