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NewsArchive
07-29-2009, 01:30 AM
Hi,
I have an install that works fine on XP, but on Vista the Icons do not get
put on the Desktop.

Do I need to do something different for it to work on Vista?

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David Pederson

NewsArchive
07-29-2009, 01:31 AM
Is it an icon problem or do the shortcuts themselves not appear on the
desktop?
Vista supports new icon formats
(http://www.axialis.com/tutorials/tutorial-vistaicons.html ) but I have
installers that display ugly old 16x16 icons on the Vista desktop.

I assume you've tried logging off and on again, or hitting F5 to refresh the
desktop?

Is your installer running with a requireAdministrator manifest?

Jane

NewsArchive
07-29-2009, 01:31 AM
> Hi,
> I have an install that works fine on XP, but on Vista the Icons do not get
> put on the Desktop.
>
> Do I need to do something different for it to work on Vista?

David,

In addition to what Jane suggested, on Shortcut Properties, did you
re-check Target Operation System to see that Vista checkbox (s) are
checked?

AND, under Script Editor - General installer functions - there is a Refresh
Desktop function available to help you as well. I think Vista has a Refresh
problem, and this function helps.

David

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07-29-2009, 01:32 AM
Hi David,

> I have an install that works fine on XP, but on Vista the Icons do not get
> put on the Desktop.

Do they show up if you right click on the desktop and select "Refresh" ?

Best regards,

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