VirtualStore location

[Scott Kane]

From: "Shari" <shari at gypsyware.com>

> Actually I didn't want to write to it, but to delete any VirtualStore 
> files that MS created if a user decides to uninstall my software using my 
> custom built (Rev menu item) uninstaller.  Right now, the Uninstaller 
> looks for files the game may have created outside the game folder, and if 
> they exist, deletes them.

Ah - I see.  Well it's going to be a tough job to achieve it. <g>   I know 
some people who may know something alon these lines in the ASP.  I'll ask in 
their technical newsgroup and see what it said.  May take a few days though, 
and know promises of success.  ;-)

> With Windows becoming more and more nitpicky about what files you can 
> update, my next release won't create or update any files or stacks in the 
> program's folder any more.  All files, including stacks that get updated, 
> will be installed in a hopefully writeable location.  During initial 
> launch, it will check several SpecialFolderPath() options to see if they 
> exist, and the first hit it finds, that's where the files will go.    But 
> it means more files to Uninstall.....

That's the best way to go.  Which reminds me of something that I'll ask in 
another thread "Code Signing".

> Mac is so clean.  I have so few troubles on Macs.  Microsnot is a bugger 
> :-)

LOL!   I understand your feelings.  XP drops my ADSL connection as and when 
it feels like it, quite random.  My Mac connects and never gives me a 
problem. :-)

Scott Kane
Scott Kane
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