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Unregistered
01-16-2015, 11:15 AM
Is there a way to disable highlighting of newly installed shortcuts on a per-shortcut basis?

linder
01-16-2015, 12:47 PM
Hello,

No, Windows does not allow this and there is no way to enable/disable it programmatically.

Friedrich

Unregistered
01-16-2015, 01:22 PM
This is what I used to do before switching to SetupBuilder:
http://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/installshield20helplib/Content/helplibrary/ShortcutHighlight.htm

linder
01-17-2015, 05:31 AM
Hello,

Unfortunately, the Windows (Shortcut) APIs do not support this:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb774950(v=vs.85).aspx

But it seems to me that an Application User Model ID (AppUserModelID) used to associate processes, files, and windows with a particular application can handle this.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd391568(v=vs.85).aspx

We'll do some research on this and get back to you. Thanks for the interesting question.

Friedrich

linder
01-30-2015, 05:35 AM
Hello,

We have added a new "Do not highlight as a newly-installed program" option to the Shortcut properties.

Thank you for your great suggestion. It will be available in the next build.

Friedrich

linder
02-08-2015, 05:34 AM
Hello,

The new feature is available now:

http://www.lindersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46053

Thanks,
Friedrich

Unregistered
02-10-2015, 03:47 PM
Thanks, it works great

linder
02-11-2015, 02:40 AM
Perfect! Thanks for the update.

Friedrich