JT2GO: - Inno Setup installer for JT2Go with prerequisite checking - Checks for VC++ x86/x64 redistributables and .NET 4.8 - Verifies admin privileges before installation - Supports silent installation mode NetworkDriveManager: - Full Inno Setup implementation with integrated PowerShell logic - Menu-based interface for managing legacy domain network drives - Features: backup/restore mappings, credential testing, drive reset - Server migration from rd.ds.ge.com to wjs.geaerospace.net - Three-phase reconnection to prevent error 1219 with multiple shares - Add predefined drives (S:, V:, Y:) functionality Template: - Reusable Inno Setup project template for co-workers - Documented sections with examples and best practices - Includes utility functions and common patterns Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Inno Setup Project Template
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A starting point for creating Windows installers with Inno Setup.
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## Quick Start
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1. **Copy this folder** to a new location and rename it for your project
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2. **Rename `Template.iss`** to `YourProjectName.iss`
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3. **Generate a new GUID** for `AppId` (Tools > Generate GUID in Inno Setup)
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4. **Update the `[Setup]` section** with your app name, version, publisher, etc.
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5. **Add your files** to the `[Files]` section
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6. **Compile** with Inno Setup Compiler (right-click > Compile)
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## Files Included
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| File | Description |
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|------|-------------|
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| `Template.iss` | Main Inno Setup script with examples |
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| `gea-logo.ico` | Setup icon (replace with your own) |
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| `banner.bmp` | Wizard banner image (164x314 pixels) |
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| `banner-sm.bmp` | Wizard small image (55x58 pixels) |
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| `README.md` | This file |
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## Common Tasks
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### Install Files
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```iss
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[Files]
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Source: "MyApp.exe"; DestDir: "{app}"; Flags: ignoreversion
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Source: "Data\*"; DestDir: "{app}\Data"; Flags: ignoreversion recursesubdirs
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```
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### Create Shortcuts
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```iss
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[Icons]
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Name: "{group}\My App"; Filename: "{app}\MyApp.exe"
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Name: "{userdesktop}\My App"; Filename: "{app}\MyApp.exe"; Tasks: desktopicon
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```
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### Run After Install
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```iss
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[Run]
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Filename: "{app}\MyApp.exe"; Description: "Launch My App"; Flags: postinstall nowait
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```
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### Check Prerequisites
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```pascal
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function InitializeSetup: Boolean;
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begin
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Result := True;
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if not IsDotNet48Installed then
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begin
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MsgBox('.NET Framework 4.8 is required.', mbError, MB_OK);
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Result := False;
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end;
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end;
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```
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### Execute PowerShell
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```pascal
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var
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Output: String;
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begin
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ExecPowerShell('Get-Process | Select-Object -First 5', Output);
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ShowResultsDialog('Processes', Output);
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end;
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```
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### Silent Installation
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```batch
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:: Silent install
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MySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES
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:: Silent install with log
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MySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /LOG="C:\install.log"
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:: Silent uninstall
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MySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /UNINSTALL
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```
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## Useful Constants
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| Constant | Description | Example |
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|----------|-------------|---------|
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| `{app}` | Application directory | `C:\Program Files\MyApp` |
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| `{tmp}` | Temporary directory | `C:\Users\X\AppData\Local\Temp\is-XXXXX` |
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| `{userdesktop}` | User's desktop | `C:\Users\X\Desktop` |
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| `{userdocs}` | User's documents | `C:\Users\X\Documents` |
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| `{commonpf}` | Program Files | `C:\Program Files` |
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| `{commonpf32}` | Program Files (x86) | `C:\Program Files (x86)` |
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| `{autopf}` | Auto Program Files | Picks 32/64-bit automatically |
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| `{win}` | Windows directory | `C:\Windows` |
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| `{sys}` | System32 directory | `C:\Windows\System32` |
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| `{src}` | Setup source directory | Where setup.exe is located |
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| `{group}` | Start Menu folder | `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MyApp` |
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## Privileges
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```iss
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; Requires admin (for Program Files installs)
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PrivilegesRequired=admin
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; User-level only (no elevation)
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PrivilegesRequired=lowest
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; Try admin, fall back to user
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PrivilegesRequired=lowest
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PrivilegesRequiredOverridesAllowed=dialog
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```
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## Resources
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- [Inno Setup Documentation](https://jrsoftware.org/ishelp/)
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- [Inno Setup Download](https://jrsoftware.org/isdl.php)
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- [Pascal Scripting Reference](https://jrsoftware.org/ishelp/index.php?topic=scriptintro)
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## Author
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WJDT / GE Aerospace
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