In Visual Studio .NET 2003, what's the best way to install files into the user's local application data folder (c:\documents and settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data). There is nothing like the Local Settings subdir in the "Add Special Folder" list in the File System Editor. Nor is there anything close to Local Settings subdir in the DefaultLocation property of a custom folder.
I'm trying to install user-specific application data that is related to the computer on which they are installing; so, I don't want to install to the User's Application Data because it will get copied to other computers if the user is Roaming.
Install files to user's local application data with Visual Studio Installer
JiriKrov
The LocalAppDataFolder is a property set by WindowsInstaller, but the Setup project doesn't expose it in the Special Folders list. You can use it anyway by doing this:
Add a Custom Folder and set the DefaultLocation property to [LocalAppDataFolder][ProductName]
HTH