File Log Functions

You can use a log file to record information about the files copied to a system during an installation. The log file can be either the system log or your own installation log file.

The following table lists the functions that can be used to manipulate log files. For more information about function descriptions, see the Microsoft Windows SDK documentation.

Function Description

SetupInitializeFileLog

Initializes a log file for use.

SetupLogError

Writes an error message to a log file. (It should be used only during the installation of the operating system.)

SetupLogFile

Adds an entry to the log file.

SetupQueryFileLog

Retrieves information from a log file.

SetupRemoveFileLogEntry

Removes an entry from a log file.

SetupTerminateFileLog

Releases resources allocated to a log file.