wix - what is difference between StartupFolder and registry key

Question

I want to add my program to autostart. And see 2 ways to do it:

1. Add registry key to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
2. Add program to Startup.

Which way is more appropriate and careful with WiX?

Answer 1

我绝对建议添加到 Startup. Windows Installer 能够处理不同的环境、不同的操作系统等。即使事实证明这两种解决方案在今天是 100% 等效的，如果将来发生变化，Windows Installer 很可能会升级以处理新的区别。注册表不会。