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Custom actions in Windows refer to scripts or commands that run during software installation, often used to copy files, register components, or modify system settings. Discussions on WindowsForum cover creating MSI packages with custom actions to deploy files and schedule tasks, as well as troubleshooting errors like Error 2738, which indicates a problem accessing VBScript runtime for a custom action. Security updates, such as MS15-074, address vulnerabilities where the Windows Installer service improperly runs custom action scripts, potentially allowing elevation of privilege. Users also explore customizing file associations and default actions for double-click events, such as changing the default player for video files.
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    Create MSI to copy files

    How do I create an MSI file to do the following: Install file.vbs into C:\Windows Import file.xml into TaskScheduler Note: both files to be contained in the MSI file. Thank you
    • Marnhullman
    • Thread
    • app packaging automation custom actions deployment deployment automation file embedding installation scripting msi msi files msi packaging scripting system files system integration task scheduler task scheduler import vbs file installation windows installation wix toolset xml import
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Boost Your Productivity with Listary: The Ultimate Windows Launcher

    Listary: A Lightweight Launcher Boosting Your Windows Productivity In an era where every keystroke and click counts, Windows users are continually seeking ways to streamline their workflow. Enter Listary—a lightweight launcher that redefines file navigation and application launching on Windows...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • application launch custom actions efficiency tools file launcher file management file navigation file search granular search launcher lightweight software listary no bloat software performance optimization power user tools productivity productivity tools quick switch seamless integration windows 11 windows productivity windows tools workflow automation workflow optimization
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. dvrx11

    Windows 10 how to change the default action for double-click (the bold font)?

    when i double click video files, i want to change from "play with MPC" to "add to MPC playlist" here is a screenshot
    • dvrx11
    • Thread
    • custom actions default action double click file association mpc playlist settings video files
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. News

    MS15-074 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Installer Service Could Allow Elevation of...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (July 14, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if the Windows Installer service improperly runs custom action scripts. An...
    • News
    • Thread
    • admin rights custom actions cybersecurity elevation of privilege extended security updates microsoft ms15-074 patch management vulnerability windows installation
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 Error 2738 - Cannot fix with the usual methods!

    Hello all, turning to you guys for help as Microshaft want to charge me for support! I am getting Error 2738 Could not access vbscript run time for custom action and cannot solve the problem by removing the registry key HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B54F3741-5B07-11CF-A4B0-00AA004A55E8}...
    • MrStabby
    • Thread
    • admin rights cmd custom actions error 2738 installation issues registry software support troubleshooting uac vbscript
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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