Guide to Generating Effective File/Folder Associations for Streamlined Installation Processes

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Registration
• Using Advanced Installer
  • GUI
  • Working with Projects
  • Installer Project
    * Product Information
    * Resources
    * Files and Folders
    * Files
    * Temporary Files
    * File Operations
    * Folders
    * Permissions Tab - Installer Project
    * Shortcuts
    * Shortcuts
    * Edit Link Dialog
    * INI Files
    * XML Files
    * JSON Files
    * Text File Updates
    * Windows Libraries
    * Tiles
    * Java Products
    * Registry
    * File Associations
    * Assemblies
    * Drivers
    * Services
    * Package Definition
    * Requirements
    * User Interface
    * System Changes
    * Server
    * Custom Behavior
  • Patch Project
  • Merge Module Project
  • Updates Configuration Project
  • Windows Store App Project
  • Modification Package Project
  • Optional Package Project
  • Windows Mobile CAB Projects
  • Visual Studio Extension Project
  • Software Installer Wizards - Advanced Installer
  • Visual Studio integration
  • Alternative to AdminStudio/Wise
  • Replace Wise
  • Migrating from Visual Studio Installer
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Shell Integration
  • Command Line
  • Advanced Installer PowerShell Automation Interfaces
• Features and Functionality
• Tutorials
• Samples
• How-tos
• FAQs
• Windows Installer
• Deployment Technologies
• IT Pro
• MSIX
• Video Tutorials
• Advanced Installer Blog
• Table of Contents

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Creating Links in the Files and Folders Page - Installer Project

Advanced Installer supports four types of links: Hard Link to File, Symbolic Link to File, Symbolic Link to Directory, Directory Junction

Hard Link to File

Use the [Hard link to File ] toolbar button or context menu to quickly create a new hard link to file.

Symbolic Link to File

Use the [Symbolic Link to File ] toolbar button or context menu to quickly create a new symbolic link to file.

Symbolic Link to Directory

Use the [Symbolic Link to DIrectory ] toolbar button or context menu to quickly create a new symbolic link to directory.

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Directory Junction

Use the [Directory Junction ] toolbar button or context menu to quickly create a new directory junction.

Topics

• Edit Link Dialog
  The “Edit Link” dialog in Advanced Installer.

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