How to execute .cmd \ .bat file after setup installation with NSIS ?

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Hey,

I'm creating a setup file and I would like to run a .cmd file \ .bat file after the installation process done (from the installed folder).
I basically want to refresh my desktop because from some reason after the installation is done the shortcut that being created stay blank, and if I refresh my desktop the icon is updated and can be seen.
So I built small .cmd file to refresh my desktop, because I could not do that through NSIS scripting. But now I also don't how to run my .cmd file using it.

I'm using window 10 by the way.

Appreciate your help please.

What I have tried:

I really get lost with NSIS documentation.

I tried edit Modern.nsh file and execute different commands like:

nsExec::Exec

But all fail to work.

Posted 9-Aug-20 12:12pm

glbtech

Updated 9-Aug-20 21:03pm

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Sandeep Mewara 10-Aug-20 1:30am

Just sharing, a probable option if you don't fine other ways: https://www.codeproject.com/Answers/612214/NSIS-Setup-project-for-NET-application

glbtech 10-Aug-20 5:03am

do you have any clue why it doesn't work?

Section
nsExec::ExecToStack '"$INSTDIR\reic\refresh.bat"'
SectionEnd

or this...

Section
SetOutPath $INSTDIR
ExpandEnvStrings $0 %COMSPEC%
nsExec::ExecToStack '"$INSTDIR\reic\refresh.bat"'
SectionEnd

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2020-08-09T21:03:00

Solution 1

This is the same issue as How to create setup file + desktop shortcut with NSIS (modern interface)[^]. Please do not repost.

Posted 9-Aug-20 21:03pm

Richard MacCutchan

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glbtech 10-Aug-20 3:26am

I didn't ask how to create setup file - it's not the same issue. You didn't read my question. In addition I do't want any help from you the next time. Please don't evn reply because you simply don't have any knowledge to help.

Richard MacCutchan 10-Aug-20 3:56am

In both questions you state that you do not understand the documentation. So essentially they are the same issue.

glbtech 10-Aug-20 5:01am

I suggest you to go to the beach to watch the waves, You're too old for programming.

Richard MacCutchan 10-Aug-20 5:11am

Adding insults will not help your case.