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floch
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Downloading new updates fails on first install

Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:59 am

We use the option to check for updates when running the installer, this causes the download to fail if we run the installer in the default download folder since it can't overwrite the file that started the installation.
We would like an option to choose where the update is downloaded to instead of defaulting to the Download folder.
Catalin
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Re: Downloading new updates fails on first install

Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:37 pm

Hello,

If I understand correctly, you need to change the location where the updates are downloaded.

This can be done form the "Updater" page --> "Updater" section --> "Download updates in this folder:"

If somehow this is not what you meant, then please give me some more details so I can better understand.

Best regards,
Catalin
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floch
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Re: Downloading new updates fails on first install

Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:16 am

Hi,
That does not seem to be honored when using the following option:
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Which downloads to the default windows download folder instead of the configured

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[AppDataFolder][Manufacturer]\[ProductName]\updates\
Catalin
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Re: Downloading new updates fails on first install

Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:56 am

Hello,

I have tested this and I can confirm this behavior as well.

Unfortunately, as for the moment, it is not possible to change that path.

However, this can easily be worked around by having a different name for different versions of your setup (which would be a best practice that we recommend as well). For instance, you can add the [ProductVersion] property in the name of your setup.

We will take into consideration adding an option to change the download folder as well.

Best regards,
Catalin
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EmmyAuer
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Re: Downloading new updates fails on first install

Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:56 am

Ok, thanks. I will keep it in my mind.

Edit: Solved my problem.
Last edited by EmmyAuer on Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:25 am, edited 2 times in total.
Catalin
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Re: Downloading new updates fails on first install

Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:35 am

You are always welcome! :)

Best regards,
Catalin
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