How can I create an install with no uninstall option?

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Steve
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How can I create an install with no uninstall option?

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Hello All;

I am trying to create a setup that installs SQL Express and SQL Management Studio but does not provide an uninstall option in the Add Remove Program list. However I can't seem to figure where in the script that I can disable the Add/Remove program listing.

I know this is possible even thought the InstallAware Project Wizard does not provide this option. Can anyone advise on what I am overlooking?

Thanks
Steve
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Post by MichaelNesmith »

You can use Delete Registry to delete the registry key your setup creates - this will hide it from Add-Remove Programs. This is HKLM\\ (or HKCU\\ for just me installs) Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Uninstall\\$TITLE$.
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Steve
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Post by Steve »

Thanks Michael.
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