Regasm in code (dynamic register)

Question

How can I register a COM-visible assembly in code like REGASM?

Background: I have to deploy a dll with a legacy Delphi 5 application, but the DLL is C# written and made COM Visible.

Is there a way I can replicate this functionality dynamically in code (regasm xxx.dll), as the legacy application is launched from a network path (no local installation on all the clients).

Thanks

Can't you just run regasm? Why replicate its functionality when its functionality is already there? — Rob Kennedy
I do not have access to all the users of the application and their geographically spread. I'd take the easy option if I could :| — Dane Balia
@DaneBalia - what's the relation between the users of the application, their geography and the regasm tool? Why can't you use regasm exactly? — Simon Mourier

Arnaud Bouchez Arnaud Bouchez · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-09T13:58:03

You can to use the /regfile command line option to regasm, then execute the generated .reg file.

I prefer using reg.exe import "%s" instead of regedit.exe, since it will avoid a popup. Or you can write your own .reg parser and update the registry, but it may be overcomplicated.

Ensure every "CodeBase"="file://...." entry will be changed to expected (network) folder containing the COM .dll wrapper.

Regasm in code (dynamic register)

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