Custom Updates Publishing Tool rules created in the Manage Rules dialog box are saved and available for use when creating new custom updates in the Create Update Wizard. The following procedure provides the steps necessary to create a new rule from the Manage Rules dialog box.

To create a new rule from the Manage Rules dialog box

  1. In the Custom Updates Publishing Tool console, open the Manage Rules dialog box by performing one of the following actions:

    • Right-click any tree node item, and then click Manage Rules.

    • In the Action pane, click Manage Rules.

    • On the Action menu item, click Manage Rules.

  2. Click Create to open the Create Rule dialog box.

  3. Configure the new rule by using the following options:

    • Select from the following rule categories:

      Create Basic rule: Checks for a specific file, file version, registry key, and so on. There are over 20 rule types available for basic rules. For more information, see Basic Rules.

      Create MSI rule: Checks for a specific software update, product, component, or feature. For more information, see MSI Rules.

      Use existing rule: Uses a previously created rule. The properties for the rule can be modified, if required.

    • Choose the Rule Type from the drop-down list. The rule types for the specified rule category are listed. See Not Rules for more information.

    • Specify whether the rule is a Not rule. When the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates evaluates a Not rule, the logical result is reversed.

    • Configure the properties for the specified rule type. Information about each rule type is available in the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Rule Types section.

    • Specify a name for the rule in the Save your rule as text box to reuse the rule.

  4. Click OK to exit the Create Rule dialog box.

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