The RemoveFolders action removes any folders linked to components set to be removed or run from source. These folders are removed only if they are empty. If a folder is removed, it is unregistered with the appropriate component identifier.
Sequence Restrictions
The RemoveFolders action must come after the
RemoveFiles action or any action that may remove files from folders.
ActionData Messages
| Field | Description of action data |
|---|
| [1] | Identifier of removed folder. |
Remarks
The installer does not automatically remove the folders created by the
CreateFolders action during an uninstallation of the application. The installer must be instructed to remove these folders by authoring the RemoveFolders action into the action sequence.
To specify the name and location of the folder, use the Directory_ column of the
CreateFolder table. Each folder name in the CreateFolder table is assumed to be a property defining the folder location.
To specify the component owning the folder, use the ComponentId column of the
Component table.
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Build date: 6/25/2009