How do you want to look for it? Panel (Registry Search Options)
InstallShield 2020 » System Search Wizard
Project:The System Search Wizard is available in the following project types:
| • | Basic MSI |
| • | DIM |
| • | InstallScript MSI |
| • | Merge Module |
| • | MSI Database |
| • | MSM Database |
| • | 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:
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Setting |
Description |
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Registry Root |
Select the registry root where you want Windows Installer to search on target systems. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Search the 64-Bit Portion of the Registry |
A 64-bit target system typically has two HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software keys:
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. |
See Also
Special Considerations for Searching the Registry at Run Time