Permanent Property
Specifies whether a file, assembly, or project output group should be removed from a target computer when the application is uninstalled. By default, all items are removed during uninstall.
Settings
The settings for the Permanent property are:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| False | The selected item will be removed when the application is uninstalled. |
| True | The selected item 'will not be removed when the application is uninstalled. It will remain on the target computer until it is manually deleted. |
Remarks
The expected behavior is that uninstalling an application should remove everything that was installed by the application. Make sure that you have a good reason before setting the Permanent property to True.
See Also
Properties for the File System Editor | Files, Folders, and Deployment