Get install date from managed code

Question

Is there a managed API to retrieve an application\'s install date using the Product GUID?

Thanks. Scott

Answer 1

I don't know about any API which will do that, but you could try to read the value from the Registry directly. Check the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{product-id}
    InstallDate = 20081004

The information stored under the Uninstall key is displayed e.g. in Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs.