Create a file at installation

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Hi all,

I am developing an application in vb.net, Now i want to deploy my project in such a way
as it has to create a file in C:\windows at the time of installation.

and i want to write code for the content in file.

I tried custom actions but can't figure out properly.

Can anyone help me with this.
Thanks
Srinivas

Posted 28-Sep-14 19:30pm

SrinivasEng

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 29-Sep-14 1:40am

Bad idea. Why? why?!
And what do to with the system which don't have drive "C:"?
(I tired to repeat my answer: yes it can happen, easily. Don't worry).
—SA

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PIEBALDconsult · Answer 1 · 2014-09-28T19:36:00

Solution 1

Do not attempt to write to the Windows or any other system directory. You can write to the user's program data directory or all users' program data directory.

What are you trying to accomplish?

Posted 28-Sep-14 19:36pm

PIEBALDconsult