BLD:E0087

COM server's executable must be its component's key path for MSI

The indicated COM server object must be linked to an executable file for installation by MSI and this executable file must be controlled by a component. Furthermore, the executable file must be the key object of its component.

Background information

Under MSI, COM servers must be linked to an executable file that is installed in the same installation package and controlled by a component.

Solution

Make the executable file its component's Key path by doing the following:

  1. Go to the Components project page.
  2. Select the component that is associated with the COM server's executable file.
  3. In the component's contents list, right-click on the executable file, then choose Set as Key Path from the popup menu.