System Search View
InstallShield 2020
Project:The System Search view is available in the following project types:
| • | Basic MSI |
| • | DIM |
| • | InstallScript MSI |
| • | Merge Module |
| • | MSI Database |
| • | MSM Database |
| • | Transform |
The System Search view provides the Windows Installer capability to search for a particular file, folder, registry key, .ini file value, or .xml file value on a target system prior to installation. This functionality lets you perform application, version, and configuration data searches.
The System Search view displays a grid listing each search that you want to conduct on the target system. You can use this view to add a predefined system search—whether it is a search that is included with InstallShield or one that is stored in a repository—to your project. You can also use the System Search view to customize any predefined searches or define your own system searches for your project.
Whenever you define your own search, the System Search Wizard is launched. From there, you can select from a list of search options and specify search details, such as the number of subfolder levels to search. When you modify an existing search, you can alter your initial selections in the System Search Wizard.
See Also
Adding a Predefined System Search
Special Considerations for Searching the Registry at Run Time