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June 25, 2009

Two Blog Articles on Windows 7 Compatibility Shims Every Install Developer Should Be Aware Of

Both of these were referenced on Stefan's InstallSite blog but I thought I'd reference them too. Both blog articles are on Chris Jackson's Semantic Consonance blog:
  • Why Custom Actions get a Windows Vista Version Lie on Windows 7
  • PCA Changes for Windows 7: How To Tell Us You are Not an Installer, Take 2 (because we changed the rules on you)
Posted by Colby Ringeisen at 9:45 AM

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