WiX Database XML Schema

Attribute: Root [element RemoveRegistryKey]

Description

The predefined root key for the registry value.

Derived By

Type RegistryRootType

Enumeration

Value  Description 
HKMU  A per-user installation will make the operation occur under HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
A per-machine installation will make the operation occur under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
HKCR  Operation occurs under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. When using Windows 2000 or later, the installer writes or removes the value
from the HKCU\Software\Classes hive during per-user installations. When using Windows 2000 or later operating systems,
the installer writes or removes the value from the HKLM\Software\Classes hive during per-machine installations.
HKCU  Operation occurs under HKEY_CURRENT_USER. It is recommended to set the KeyPath='yes' attribute when setting this value for writing values
in order to ensure that the installer writes the necessary registry entries when there are multiple users on the same computer.
HKLM  Operation occurs under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
HKU  Operation occurs under HKEY_USERS.

Referenced By

Definition

See RemoveRegistryKey