Link to information about configuring Software Explorer on Windows Vista

I noticed an interesting post on the Windows Installer team blog that I wanted to draw some more attention to.  The post, located at https://blogs.msdn.com/windows_installer_team/archive/2007/07/06/configuring-windows-vista-software-explorer.aspx, explains how to customize the view presented by Software Explorer (the Windows Vista replacement for the Add/Remove Programs control panel applet).  It also lists Windows Installer properties that can be used to configure what information appears in Software Explorer when installing an MSI-based application.

This information is useful if you are creating an MSI-based setup and want to better understand what happens behind the scenes when Software Explorer displays application information.  I encourage you to check out the post to learn more about Software Explorer and how MSIs can be configured for various display options available in Software Explorer.

Comments

• Anonymous
  July 17, 2007
  Software Explorer?  I thought it was called Programs and Features.  Why have two names for the same thing?  I think Microsoft's got too many cooks in the kitchen and it is far from helpful.

• Anonymous
  July 18, 2007
  Hi Severud - The official name of the application is Software Explorer, and there are several entry points to the application, including the Programs and Features control panel item.  I agree that this terminology can be confusing, and I'm sorry for the confusion that this has caused for you and others.