Hi Richard, Read this article, specifically the CommonAppDataFolder property. http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/msi/setup/s ystem_folder_properties.asp
Regards Martin Lavelle ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Foster, Richard - PAL Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 8:58 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Getting current shared application data folder Greetings all, I'm sure this question has been asked many times... but I can't find it in the archives so I guess I'm searching for the wrong thing. The application we are installing references a database (MDB) file. It is required that the user has the option to install a preconfigured sample database. Because the database is both read, and written, and is shared across all users on the machine, it seems appropriate that the file be installed to a sensible location. According to the "Designed for Windows XP" spec, the location in question should be determined using a request to SHGetFolderPath specifying CSIDL_COMMON_APPDATA, then appending the correct company and product folders. How do I make the call to SHGetFolderPath in WiX? (Presumably it's a custom action somewhere, but an example would be appreciated!) On a related note, is there any way to ensure that the folder in question is writeable by all users, or is that automatically the case (unless overridden by an administrator). Regards, Richard
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