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GaMEr_2077
20-05-2021, 04:16
Hey all
can anyone tell me how can i ensure that a specific file is deleted after the setup finishes installation

path of file to be deleted is like this
{app}\name of file.extension

THANKS:D

Cesar82
20-05-2021, 04:27
Don't be creating a thread for each of your questions,
Use the thread INNO TROUBLESHOOT - Questions Here (https://www.fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=93193)

[InstallDelete]
Name: {app}\FileName.txt; Type: files

GaMEr_2077
20-05-2021, 04:32
what does
Type: files
signify

Masquerade
20-05-2021, 06:09
procedure CurStepChanged(CurStep: TSetupStep);
begin
if CurStep = ssPostInstall then begin
DeleteFile(ExpandConstant('{app}\myfile.txt'))
end;

:( Sad8669
20-05-2021, 07:39
Another way to do so,

[Run]
Filename: "{app}\delete.bat"; Parameters: "install"; Flags: runhidden
delete.bat

del /q yourfilenamehere
del %0

GaMEr_2077
20-05-2021, 10:39
Hey @Mods
I think @SolupredDrogue is spamming irrelevantly
Close this thread now
Got my answer......