Still Evaluating - Questions on My Script

[newbiuser]

I've built my little test script, 1 user input dialog, three registry values, registry permissions on one key. It worked on the first Win 7 64-bit pc I tested on; however, on the second pc (same image), my registry permission was set on the key uner Wow6432Node. Why? The project is a Windows 64-bit install. I did notice that the registry additions are purple commands and the access control is black. Also, the access control was not entered in the same location as the registry additions. I chose all of my components in Design view since I didn't want to complicate things by adding commands into nonstandard sections of the script.

This project is used by IT techs in our organization configuring computers that need to have a specific logon name set in the MS GINA to appear at logon every time. I first built it for Windows XP (32-bit) a few years ago, then a Windows 7 32-bit image, then for our Windows 7 64-bit image. That's when registry redirection bit me.

What have I done incorrectly? Or how could I make this better?

I also noticed that I have to run the EXE twice. The first time, a couple of windows appear and zoom away and nothing happens (too fast to read them). The second time, I have to say "OK" to go the InstallAware site ( a trial issue, I assume), then my input dialog appears.

Sorry for all my questions, but I'm anxious to satisfy all my concerns and decide if IA is the right product for us.

[FrancescoT]

Dear User,

I will test and check it ... so give me just some time and I wiil try to be back to you asap.

but just a question, have you used the "Set 64 Bit Mode" command?

Regards

[newbiuser]

Francesco,

The project is a Windows 64-bit install, so I guess that's my question. Do I need to add that for the one component? The "write registry" commands placed the values in the 64-bit part of the registry. It's only the permission that was applied to the incorrect location.

Thanks!

[FrancescoT]

Dear User,

that's the reason why I asked you if you have used "Set 64 Bit Mode" command. Because for what seem to be your problem, I think it is related to that missed call.

Anyway, I will have a look at you scrip ASAP.

Regards

[newbiuser]

Francesco,

FYI, I have also been trying things with "Access control" - moving the command around setting 64-bit a second time, using Apply Install. Nothing I've tried worked, until I copied a little VBScript running regini.exe from an internet post (I'm no coder) and added it as a "Run Program." It applied the permissions perfectly in the 64-bit part of the registry.

This is fine - this script would not work with our old Landesk Package Builder - but I really hope you find something to make using "Access Control" possible.

[FrancescoT]

Dear User,

could you please post your script not as test.

If you can just send me the file or copy it not as text.
Otherwise it will take a long time to go on for me.

Thanks.

[newbiuser]

Here it is. My IA project put it in C:\Windows\System32, where the regini.exe is located. I changed the name from *.vbs to *.txt since the true extension isn't accepted as an attachment on the forum.

Another simple question: I could have sworn that when I first installed InstallAware on my Win 7 64-bit laptop, I was given the option of 32- or 64-bit. I accepted 32-bit. I was wondering whether, with the problem I've encountered, 64-bit might work better. However, when I uninstalled IA, rebooted, then reinstalled IA. I was not given a choice - 32-bit was installed. Was 64-bit even an option, or did I mix up the IA install with another packager I installed that offered both versions?

Thanks,

[FrancescoT]

Dear User,

probably there was a misunderstanding.

I mean your InstallAware script "Default User Name for Windows 7 64-bit.mia", you send me as text instead of IA format.
So I need the "Default User Name for Windows 7 64-bit.mia".

I could see at your VB script just as reference ... I can only offer assistance to InstallAware product itself.

InstallAware will not give you a choice - it is installed in 32-bit mode also on 64 bit machine.

Regards

[newbiuser]

Sorry, I misunderstood. Here is the mia file.

[FrancescoT]

Dear User,

Please be patient and I will take care to reply to you as soon as I can.

Regards