How do you want to look for it? Panel (Registry Search Options)

InstallShield 2019 » System Search Wizard

Project • The System Search Wizard is available in the following project types:

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Basic MSI

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DIM

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InstallScript MSI

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Merge Module

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MSI Database

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MSM Database

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Transform

If you are configuring the Folder path, as specified by a registry entry type of system search, the Folder path, as specified by a registry entry type of system search, or the registry entry type of system search, the following settings are available on the How do you want to look for it? panel:

How do you want to look for it? Panel Settings

Setting

Description

Registry Root

Select the registry root where you want Windows Installer to search on target systems.

Registry Key

Enter the exact registry key that is associated with the item that you are locating. For example, to locate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat on the target system, you would enter SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat in this setting.

Tip • Ensure that the syntax is correct by copying the correct key name from the Windows Registry Editor.

Registry Value (Optional)

To search for a specific registry value, enter the registry value exactly as it appears in the Windows Registry Editor.

Note • If this setting is blank, the system search looks for the registry key’s default value.

Search the 64-Bit Portion of the Registry

A 64-bit target system typically has two HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software keys:

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HKLM\Software, which is for 64-bit applications

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HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node, which is for 32-bit applications

If you want Windows Installer to check the 64-bit portion of the registry (HKLM\Software) on 64-bit target systems, select this check box.

How do you want to look for it? Panel (Registry Search Options)

InstallShield 2019 Help Library

April 2019