I'm building an installer using Inno Setup where I need to convert some existing files if the application is already installed.
To do so I need to stop the applications service which works automatically for the install process. Is there a way to hook a page between the application shutdown and start routine? Or to postpone the application restart to a later time?
EDIT:
I also tried CheckForMutexes('MyAppMutex') to manually prompt the user to close the application, but the function always returns false.
EDIT2:
My current workarround uses the isProcessRunning script by jakoch to prompt the user to manually close the application. I would prefer a more automatic solution though.
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I am building an installer in Inno Setup v6.2.1 with prerequisites, which include .NET, runtimes, and KB fixes (Windows 7 SP1). The goal is to do potentially several reboots depending on if the machine is missing KBs or .NET etc.
I am able to achieve what I want so far using PrepareToInstall and can change the text by returning the appropriate string. No problems... however I can't find a way of changing the.
Setup must restart your computer. After restarting your computer, run Setup again to complete the installation of xxxxx
Because I am creating a runonce entry, the installer will automatically run after reboot (which it does). The text "run Setup again" is not relevant in my situation and I want to change the text to say that the installer will continue once you restart.
I have tried to find where to change this text but with no success. I assume that PreparingMemo might be the candidate but no luck or not sure how to use it. Any help would be appreciated.
See Handling and customizing errors and messages in Inno Setup.
This particular message is defined by the PrepareToInstallNeedsRestart message.
You can change it in the [Messages] section:
[Messages]
PrepareToInstallNeedsRestart=Setup must restart your computer. After restarting your computer, the Setup will continue to complete the installation of [name].%n%nWould you like to restart now?
If you need to change the message text dynamically, assign WizardForm.PreparingLabel.Caption. E.g. from CurPageChanged(wpPreparing) event.
In Inno Setup, one can use CloseApplication to enable the Windows restart manager, and check for running instances. This, however, does not apply to the uninstallation. The setup removes all files that are not in use, and shows a message along the lines of "not all files could be removed, please remove them manually".
The only way to check for running instances that seems to work during uninstall runs, is to use AppMutex.
Is there a way to enable the restart manager during the uninstallation as well?
No, you cannot use restart manager in uninstaller. But you can code it yourself:
How do you close then restart explorer.exe in Inno Setup uninstall using the Restart Manager?
Simpler, but less elegant solution is killing the application in InitializeUninstall.
For that see my answer to Uninstall fails because program is running. How do I make Inno Setup check for running process prior to attempting delete?
Installshield 2014 professional: Basic MSI (NOT setup.exe)
Using Project assistant, I set launch application checkbox (default TRUE) on SetupCompleteSuccess dialog.
Usually it works fine.
But on silent mode, it does not work.
How and When can I call IS_LAUNCH_MY_PROGRAM_PLEASE custom action or execute application on installed dirctory.
As an aside, my reaction to this is that you shouldn't do it. If you do, it should be conditional and require the person installing your software to include a property on the command line that requests the program launch.
That said, the problem is that the dialogs are not shown during a silent installation (Windows Installer skips the entire InstallUISequence), so the actions on them will never run. Instead you'd have to schedule a custom action in the InstallExecuteSequence, and use UILevel (and a custom property) to condition when this action runs.
Note that there's a strong likelihood that this will run your application in the wrong context, or even as the wrong user, as typically one has to pre-elevate in order for a silent installation to succeed. So again, keep the request to install an application and the request to run it separate. People using systems like SCCM will curse your installation otherwise.
I have a windows application with user Interface that do some stuff...
Now my client wants that, when he pushes the power button MyApplication run before he forced to input the username and password!
comment: the system is multi user on windows XP or Seven.
Is it possible anyway?
I found the way to do this was to create a scheduled task with a trigger for "on startup". This starts the application before windows logon. This is particularly useful in a server type environment if you need to have something run that is not a service.
It is simple. The process is.
Run gpedit.msc
Go to computer Configuration -> Windows Setting -> Scripts(Startup/shutdown)
Go to Startup properties then you will get the new windows.
Now add the program that you want to run before login.
The right way to do this is to implement a Windows service.
I've used this article here as I run a Minecraft server which I need to have the console interactive so I can manage the server and running it as a service is not a good solution in such a case: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/138685-turn-off-automatically-restart-apps-after-sign-windows-10-a.html
What I did was edit the registry:
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Create a new DWORD value (if this DWORD doesn't exist already) and
call it RestartApps with the value of 1
This now starts apps that usually startup before you log in and starts the programs in shell:startup
You can not run an exe without first loading the operating system. You can, however, run the exe without logging in first. Just add copy and paste the shortcut for the exe into C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator[or other user name]\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. Then check msconfig to make sure your exe is checked to run on startup.
I am using Inno Setup for the installer for my windows application. If a user has the application when the installer is run (eg. for an update), the installer will stop when it is unable to replace a file in use, and it allows the user to select whether to Abort, Ignore, or Retry.
I would like it to only allow Abort or Retry and remove the option to Ignore. Does anyone know how this can be done?
Or if this can't be done, how can I make the installer abort if the application is running?
The easy way to detect whether the application is running requires co-operation from the application, so it's best to work this out before you ship your first version. Use Inno Setup's AppMutex setting. There is an example in the Inno Setup knowledge base for setting up a mutex visible in multiple sessions. There is more about AppMutex in Inno Setup's help file.