llvm / llvm/llvm-project

[Windows] Missing features for the new msi installer

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Description

PR #200734 changed old NSIS installer to WIX msi installer, two features are missing from new msi installer, I think they useful for third party tools to locate installed LLVM.
1. Add LLVM to system or user `PATH` environment variable.
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2. Add LLVM installation path to registry.
```reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LLVM\LLVM]
@="C:\\Program Files\\LLVM\\"
```

It may be useful to record LLVM version in registry (e.g. `ClangCl` toolchain use version to locate include path).

cc @tstellar, @zmodem, @boomanaiden154

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Research direction

Start by reviewing PR #200734 and the current Windows MSI installer changes to identify where installer properties, environment variables, and registry entries are defined. Verify the implementation by installing the MSI and checking PATH behavior and the requested LLVM registry key, including whether the version is recorded.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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