Microsoft Windows Installer Runtime

[MikeS]

Hi. I just upgraded from a prior version of IA and converted a project. I see that the Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 is checked in the Runtimes in my IAx11 project. I can't go back to my prior version of IA to see if/why I checked that Runtime. I tried to search this forum on "Microsoft Windows Installer Runtime", but they are too common to be searched on. So, I have to ask the dumb question: Why would I need to install a Microsoft Windows Installer?

Thanks.

[FrancescoT]

All most recent OS's include "Microsoft Windows Installer" RTMs natively.

You may need it only if you have to support legacy OS's. So maybe you do not need it. If I recall correctly, Windows XP did not include such runtime, while Windows installer 3.1 was available with Windows XP sp3 natively.
Hope this helps you.

[MikeS]

Perfect! Thanks for the reply Francesco. I'm unmarking that box....

[FrancescoT]

Also check if you are including v 4.5 of the "Microsoft Windows Installer" RTMs. You may need this in case your supported OS doesn't include it.