FV will stop an app crashing but it's of no use for anything else. You can't store information there as it's wiped out after rebooting, at least with registry settings. Other methods of sidestepping or bypassing the security features should always work.
For example, it will always be possible to save ini files to a folder under Program Files. I can't imagine M$ will ever remove the Security tab off the folder properties dialog. Just give the "Users Group" full access to a data folder and it works fine. No FV being used at all. Write access to HKLM requires "Run as Administrator" set on the application. It will always be possible to set elevated rights on an application. It's available in the shortcut properties or in the manifest. This will ask the user to "Continue" when loading the app, but it will always be supported. The latest version of Inno Setup includes a Vista manifest to always "Run as administrator", so it doesn't matter what the name of the setup program is. That was a relief because my demo installation programs are named like StudioDemo.exe, whereas the full version is StudioSetup.exe. I can't easily change this now as I have hundreds of shareware sites linking to the demo and it would take weeks to change them all. Ross. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Rose Sent: Wednesday, 2 May 2007 10:35 To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List Subject: RE: [DUG] Vista and Ini files I think anyone who is thinking of going against the tide by bypassing or sidestepping the new security features with Vista should think twice. File virtualization (FV) for system folders and registry are only there for legacy support. Eventually MS will turn FV and other legacy features off and may find yourself with a broken app. Any executable with "update" or "install" in its name automatically gets the run as admin applied, again another MS legacy feature to help you migrate to Vista. I am willing to bet some people have installed their app on Vista found that it works due to FV and think that's the end of the story. My advice is not to look for ways to beat the system but make those changes now to place your files in the correct locations (well documented on the net) so there will be no surprises later with future OS upgrades.
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