Windows 8.1 Public vs User Desktop Folder

[marine2026]

I want to install the Application Shortcut and another file on the User's desktop folder.

By default the files go to the Public\Destkop.

I added a new Property based User Defined folder to the installer project "Desktop" with the value %userprofile%. Now I can't seem to modify this or remove it.

How do I define the User's Desktop Folder as the target for the App Shortcut and another file?

Thanks!
David R

[Irina]

Hi David,

Indeed, to install the files for the user's desktop you need to create a property based folder. For details, please check the
install files in a custom folder article with related information for hints and guidance.

You can also take a look on the create a editable RDP file on user desktop forum thread
where the same problem was discussed.

Should there be any difficulty you encounter implementing something, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will gladly assist.

Kind regards,
Irina

[marine2026]

Irina,

I've carefull read through the page:

http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-g ... older.html

I need help doing this.

Please contact me, perhaps I can share my screen in a join.me, and this can get done in minutes.

Thanks!
David R

[Irina]

Hi David,

Can you please tell me at which step have you encountered difficulties?

Attached you can find a sample project.

For the custom action, please keep in mind that on Vista operating system and above, the path will be something like that:

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C:\Users\<username>\Desktop

In order to run a custom action based on the Windows version, you can follow the steps from the How do I install resources based on the Operating System version? article.

If you have other questions, please let us know.

For a step by step and more close guidance, don't forget that you can access our training services.

Kind regards,
Irina

[marine2026]

I followed your example project to create a property based folder USER_DESKTOP. (see attachments)

When I run the installer I get a message:

Could not find the network location NONE. (see attachments)

Please help me get beyond this message.

Thanks!

[marine2026]

Attached is the log for the installer run.

[Daniel]

Hello,

This happens because you added your custom action in "Wizard Dialogs Stage" after the "Paths Resolution" action group. Please be aware that the folder paths are resolved during this action group and at this stage your "USER_DESKTOP" is not set to a valid path. Therefore the above error is thrown.

Please move your "SetProperty" custom action before the "Paths Resolution: action group in "Wizard Dialogs Stage" and test again your project.

All the best,
Daniel

[marine2026]

That works!

Thanks!

[Daniel]

You're welcome.

All the best,
Daniel