Is it possible to register a .NET assembly for COM interop without adding registry entries?

Question

I am deploying a .NET VSTO application via click once. The application\'s main assembly needs to be registered for COM interop as part of the installation process. I know

Answer 1

Don't think you can. Might be wrong but a big part of COM is really just a way to find things via the registry. If you can't edit the registry... you are in trouble.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component_Object_Model#Registry