The ExtractFiles method extracts the embedded .cab file from a module and then writes those files to the destination directory. For more information, see the ExtractFiles method of the Merge object.

IMsmMerge2::ExtractFiles    Mergemod.dll version 2.0 or later.
IMsmMerge::ExtractFiles      All Mergemod.dll versions.

Syntax

C++HRESULT ExtractFiles(
  [in]  BSTR Path
);

Parameters

Path [in]

The fully qualified destination directory. A LPCWSTR may be used in place of a BSTR.

Return Value

The method can return one of the following values.

Remarks

Any files in the destination directory with the same name are overwritten. The path is created if it does not already exist.

ExtractFiles always extracts files using short file names for the path. To use long file names for the path, use the ExtractFilesEx function.

Requirements

See Also

Merge Module Automation

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