File version with Registry value - when the path contains a variable

Question

I'm trying to use File Version with Registry value and the registry value has %SystemRoot%\System32 in the actual data.

I don't think the rule is being evaluated properly.

Any workarounds?

FormerMember · Answer

Ok, thanks… just wanted to verify… that’s what I did in the meantime..

I opened a ticket… you can have it closed.

Kevin

LGarvin · Answer

If the Registry Value is populated with %SystemRoot%\System32 that somewhat makes the use of a registry value pointless.. since the actual variable is defined by %SystemRoot% and the file presumably has a fixed location, always in the ~\System32 folder.

If that's true, in every case, I would just use a simple File Version rule and use the Common Path = SYSTEM (which is a relative value for %SystemRoot%\System32, and then hardcode the remainder of the Path value.