How to find and delete registry entries in Wix

Question

I am trying to write a Wix3 install for a visual studio add-in.

I have it just about there, but I need reset the plugin by deleting a registry entry. Specifically any value starting with

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\8.0\PreloadAddinStateManaged\MyAddinName.Connect;

How to a convince Wix to delete any such entries?

Answer 1

You need to use registry element.

• http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix2/wix_xsd_registry.htm

This should solve your issue you're having. There is a great WiX tutorial and registry is discussed in chapter called Beyond Files.