Setting Uninstall Behavior for Registry Keys

InstallShield 2020

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In InstallShield, uninstall behavior for registry entries is set at the key level.

To set the uninstall behavior for a registry key:

1. In the View List under System Configuration, click Registry.
2. In the Destination computer’s Registry view pane, right-click a key and click the appropriate uninstall behavior.

Uninstall Behavior Options

In InstallShield, installation behavior is set at the subkey level. All values beneath the key must have the same installation and uninstallation behavior. For a list of available options, see Registry Flags.