How to bind and unbind files?

[tomasz86]

Does anyone know how to bind and unbind files?

What I managed to find out is that BindImageEx can be used to bind...

Would this work?

rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx file.dll

If yes then how to unbind a bound file?

I've also found some info about using a "bind.exe" from Visual Studio but I can't find neither details about the tool nor a link to a place where it can be downloaded.

[tomasz86]

The above command seems to work... but I've got no idea how to unbind the files :/

The problem is about this:

There's an INF file.

[DefaultInstall]

BindImage = BindImage_netfx


[BindImage_netfx]

%10%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\cscomp.dll
%10%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\vbc.exe
%10%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\diasymreader.dll

I want to use the command from commandline so I use this:

"rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx %10%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\cscomp.dll"
"rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx %10%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\vbc.exe"
"rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx %10%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\diasymreader.dll"

It retrieves error code 0 so I think it does work. Now I'd like to unbind the files when the whole thing is uninstalled. How to do it? Is it even possible?

Edited June 24, 2012 by tomasz86

[jaclaz]

It retrieves error code 0 so I think it does work. Now I'd like to unbind the files when the whole thing is uninstalled. How to do it? Is it even possible?

I have NO idea of what you are talking about , BUT does 0 mean "True" or "False"?

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms679279(v=vs.85).aspx

Return value

If the function succeeds, the return value is TRUE.

If the function fails, the return value is FALSE. To retrieve extended error information, call GetLastError.

jaclaz

[tomasz86]

I'm sorry, I should be clear. I meant the value in the logfile (from M$ hotfix installer):

70.862: Starting process:  rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\cscomp.dll
70.872:  Return Code = 0 
70.872: Starting process:  rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\vbc.exe
70.892:  Return Code = 0 
70.892: Starting process:  rundll32.exe imagehlp.dll,BindImageEx C:\WINNT\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\diasymreader.dll
70.902:  Return Code = 0 

"0" means "The operation completed successfully". (http://www.hiteksoftware.com/knowledge/articles/049.htm).

Edited June 24, 2012 by tomasz86

[jaclaz]

"0" means "The operation completed successfully". (http://www.hiteksoftware.com/knowledge/articles/049.htm).

Yep, point being WHICH operation....

http://www.techtalkz.com/microsoft-device-drivers/250757-all-possible-return-values-rundll32-printui-dll-printuient.html

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/164787/en-us

Mind you, I am clearly out of my field of knowledge here , but :

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/oldnewthing/archive/2004/01/15/58973.aspx

Maybe

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa768006(v=vs.85).aspx

jaclaz

[dencorso]

The ultimate uninstaller for .NET Framework is Aaron Stebner's .NET Framework Cleanup Tool.

I suggest you use it as the standard uninstaller, or if you wish to learn more, then study it to incorporate its functions into your own uninstaller.