Configuring Type Libraries for COM Registration Manually

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Project:This information applies to the following project types:

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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:

1. In the View List under Organization, click Setup Design (for installation projects only) or Components.
2. In the explorer, expand the component, and under Advanced Settings, select COM Registration. The COM Registration explorer appears in a separate pane.
3. In the COM Registration explorer, right-click Type Libraries and click New Type Library.
4. 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.
5. Click on the type library to configure its settings.

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