The following user policies can be configured under
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
| Value name | Value data types | Description |
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AlwaysInstallElevated
|
REG_DWORD
|
If this value is set to "1" and the corresponding computer value is also set, the installer
always installs with elevated privileges.
Otherwise, the installer uses elevated privileges to install managed applications and uses the current
user's privilege level for nonmanaged applications.
|
|
DisableMedia
|
REG_DWORD
|
If the DisableMedia policy is set to
"1", users and administrators running a maintenance installation of one product are prevented
from using the Browse Dialog to browse media sources, such as CD-ROM, for the sources of other installable
products. Browsing for other products is prevented regardless of whether the installation is with elevated
privileges. It is still possible for the user to reinstall the product from media if the user has a correctly
labeled media source.
|
|
DisableRollback
|
REG_DWORD
|
If this value is set to "1", the installer will not store rollback files during
installation, disabling installation rollback. By default, rollback is enabled. Administrators are advised to
not use this policy unless it is absolutely essential.
|
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SearchOrder
|
REG_SZ
|
Order in which the installer searches the three different types of sources:
"n"– network
"m"– media (CD-ROM or DVD)
"u"– URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
For example, a value of "nmu" instructs the installer to search network sources first,
media sources second, and URL sources last. Leaving out a letter removes the corresponding volume type from
the search. Default order in absence of this value is network first, then media followed by URL.
|
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TransformsAtSource policy
|
REG_DWORD
|
If this value exists and is set to "1"; the installer searches for transform files in the
root of any network sources in the sourcelist for the
product. By default, transforms are stored in the Application Data folder of a user's profile.
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