The folder path '.' contains an invalid character

Question

Using VS.NET installer: when I create a package (even with a basically empty assembly; just one form with a [close] button on it) then the installation always results in the following error mesage: The folder path '.' contains an invalid character. and in the event log: MsiInstaller: Error 1324. The Fodler path '.' contains an invalid character. Googeling and Technetting the problem all I find is articles talling me that I (the installer of teh package) have an invalid charcter in my profile path. However this package will do the same on any machine and with any profile being used. Anybody...?

skuligudmundsson · Answer

Hi vbwang 1. In the Visual Studio .NET environment - Open your setup project and from the main menu (File Edit View ....) select “View -> Solution Explorer” 2. The Solution explorer is now open in the upper right part of your Visual Studio .NET 2003 environment. (I presume that’s what you are using…right!) 3. In the Solution explorer click on your setup project (make sure you are not clicking on your main solution if it’s also present in the explorer) 4. Notice that a lot of properties appear directly below the solution explorer. If not then just press F4 and it will appear. If not then try to resize some of the your windows. 5. Press the A-Z button (in the properties window) and in the grid locate the “Manufacturer” property. 6. If there is a “.” there then replace it with some valid string such a “vbwang” or other valid folder name you prefer. I hope this will benefit you Regards Skuli Gudmundsson

vbwang · Answer

Hi Skuli I have a same problem.... But I cannot flow you because I cannot find Manufacturer property. Where is it please? Thanks a lot!

elblonde · Answer

It worked very well. Thank you!!

skuligudmundsson · Answer

Hi robleenheer Try this… 1. Go to the Solution Explorer in the Visual Studio .NET environment 2. Click on your setup project and in the “Manufacturer” property replace the “.” with some text such as “robleenheer” 3. “right click” on your setup project and select “rebuild”. If you want to use the main menu just make sure you are rebuilding the setup project but not just the active project in the solution. I hope this works Regards Skuli Gudmundsson