Application installer doesn't write to registry

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Emily

I have created an image that includes most of the XP components and has the
normal start menu, desktop, etc. (Using explorer shell and standard logon)
After the FBA has run I install a custom VB app (which sets up configuration
information in the registry). I have noticed that with certain images it
does work, and on others it doesn't. On a standard Win2k or XP Pro machine
it always works.

I have included all of the components that appear to deal with the
registry - is there some other setting or component that would potentially
enable/disable external apps writing to the registry? When the app installer
runs, no errors are reported - the entries simply aren't added to the
registry - I can manually enter in the entries just fine, however.
 
Emily,

You have likely included registry support (I can't imagine you did not since
it is in the core - kernel and advanced api).
Most likely tehre are other problems with your app. I'd sugegst you to debug
the app to see if it errors outr on any steps.
You can use regular debug output or MessageBox'es for the memont to not mess
up with remote or local debugging.

Also, make sure you satisfied all the app dependencies (since it is VB app,
include VB engine, etc.).

I also assumed you do not have EWF included and enabled when you update the
registry.

KM
 
Yes, all of the registry support is included - the install package is just
generated by the Visual Studio package and deployment wizard - and works
flawlessly on all of my other non-XPe systems (including both a W2k and XP
Pro machine). And no, EWF is not included.
 
Emily,

Any error from or within the app when you install the registry entries through the app code?
Are you able to repro the problem on post-FBA image ?
 
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