Install_Init

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08/28/2006

The Install_Init function is called before installation begins. This function can be used for custom operations such as checking an application version for application re-installation or determining whether a dependent application is present.

Syntax

codeINSTALL_INIT Install_Init(
  HWND hwndParent,
  BOOL fFirstCall, 
  BOOL fPreviouslyInstalled,
  LPCTSTR pszInstallDir
);

Parameters

hwndParent
[in] Specifies a handle to the parent window.
fFirstCall
[in] Specifies a Boolean value that is set to TRUE to indicate that this is the first time this function is being called.
fPreviouslyInstalled
[in] Specifies a Boolean value that is set to TRUE to indicate that the current application is already installed.
pszInstallDir
[in] Reference to a null-terminated string that contains the name of the application installation directory that is selected by the user.

Return Values

codeINSTALL_INIT_CONTINUE
Continue installation.
codeINSTALL_INIT_CANCEL
Cancel installation.

Remarks

This function may be called multiple times, each time with a different string for pszInstallDir. For example, when the current directory does not have enough room, you should call this function for the first time. .

Windows CE Wceload.exe calls this function, which is part of the application setup and uninstall program, Setup.dll.

Requirements

Smartphone: Smartphone 2002 and later

OS Versions: Windows CE 3.0 and later
Header: ce_setup.h
Library: None

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