Configuring Type Libraries for COM Registration Manually
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This information applies to the following project types:
Important:It is recommended that you avoid using the TypeLib table. For more information, see TypeLib Table in the Windows Installer Help Library.
To specify a type library or libID:
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In the View List under Organization, click Setup Design (for installation projects only) or Components. |
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In the explorer, expand the component, and under Advanced Settings, select COM Registration. The COM Registration explorer appears in a separate pane. |
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In the COM Registration explorer, right-click Type Libraries and click New Type Library. |
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Type a new name for the type library, or libID, referenced by this COM server. The name that you give the type library item is registered as the default value under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TYPELIB\<libID>\<version>. Use the format Component.Class. To give the class a new name, right-click it and click Rename. |
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Click on the type library to configure its settings. |
See Also
Configuring COM Registration Settings Manually
COM Registration Settings