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Event Log Messages a Joke...

Windows Installer event log messages are a complete joke.

Almost all should log at least the product name and version and probably also the package and product codes.

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Microsoft awarded me an MVP (Most Valuable Professional award) in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 for the Windows SDK (Windows Installer) area.This external link was OK when tested at 27 Dec 2008