From: KHilker on
Sorry to bump the thread, but I have a question along the same lines.

I go into Installmode
install app1.msi,
install App2.msi,
import a .reg file with HKCU data (regedit /s Sample.reg)
go back execute mode

the HKCU keys created by the MSI installs appear in the shadow registry just
fine, but the HKCU keys created by the REG file do not. Why would that be?
What is the recommended approach for importing HKCU keys for all users of a
terminal server?
(Win 2003 R2 x64 SP2 with TS role)

Thank you in advance -


"Christa Anderson [MSFT]" wrote:

> HI, Lozza,
>
> There's no reason to flip between install mode and execute mode when
> installing applications. It won't hurt anything, but the easiest way is to
> not permit any logons to the server, install the applications, and then
> return it to the farm when it's ready. As explained in the WS08 Terminal
> Services Resource Kit, Install Mode copies registry entries to the shadow
> key for copying to the user profile.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Christa [MSFT]
>
> "lozza" <lozza(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:429E54C5-5F31-440A-81F1-6A248AF3B88D(a)microsoft.com...
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > Just a very quick question on software installation procedures.
> >
> > When installing multiple applications in one go that do not require a what
> > is the preferred procedure:
> >
> > 1) Install Mode --> Install Application 1 ---> Execute Mode ---> Install
> > Mode ---> Install Application 2 ---> Execute Mode ---> Install Mode --->
> > Install Application 3 ---> Execute Mode ---> Install Mode ---> Install
> > Application x ---> Execute Mode
> >
> > or
> >
> > 2) Install Mode ---> Install ALL Applications ---> Execute Mode.
> >
> > If one of the methods above is not suitable could you let me know the
> > reasons please?
> >
> > Thanks as usual
> > Lozza
>
> .
>