how to retrieve the list of installed programs

[alexdboy]

:sigh:We need to retrieve the names of the installed programs on the win2000 pro OS and the whole pathes of the corresponding executive files as well. It is very like what the "open with" dialog does and it would be great if our list is the same as the one which the dialog offers. I know our work should do something with the reg, but after a disturbing examining on it, I still can't find out a general solution. When I think I got the rule, there would be a exception. Please give me some advices, every single word of your answer will be appreciated. Much thanks. learning to program

[Michael Dunn]

You could do what the Add/Remove Programs applet does, enum the keys under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall. Keys that have both DisplayName and UninstallString values are listed in the add/remove list. --Mike-- LINKS~! Ericahist | 1ClickPicGrabber | CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | C++ Forum FAQ | You Are Dumb Magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.

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