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Provide a certificate using the SignTool directive in [Setup] to prevent Windows SmartScreen blocking warnings.

: Places a launcher icon directly onto the desktop. The [Run] Section

procedure InitializeWizard; begin UserPage := CreateInputQueryPage(wpWelcome, 'User Information', 'Please enter your name and license key', ''); UserPage.Add('Name:', False); UserPage.Add('License Key:', False); end; inno setup compiler tutorial

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | | Use absolute paths or set SourceDir in [Setup] . | | Installer needs admin rights | Add PrivilegesRequired=admin in [Setup] . | | Uninstall shortcut missing | Inno adds uninstall by default; to hide it: UninstallDisplayIcon=app\myapp.exe | | Old files remain after update | Use Flags: uninsneveruninstall for shared files, or restartreplace for in-use files. | | Script compiles but wizard fails | Run the compiled Setup.exe with /LOG="C:\log.txt" and inspect the log. |

An .iss file is divided into (like [Setup] , [Files] ), each containing directives or entries . Provide a certificate using the SignTool directive in

Choose where to create shortcuts (e.g., Start Menu, Desktop) and select an optional icon file.

Great for enterprise deployment:

Now double-clicking .myapp files opens your application.

Then configure the tool:

Inno Setup automatically removes most files, but for custom cleanup:

Your installer will be signed automatically upon compilation. | | Installer needs admin rights | Add