Update uninstall information after installation

teras · 16th May 2009, 18:21

I have successfully used NSIS to create an installation program (with it's corresponding uninstall information).

My problem is what to do, if later on (programmatically) decide that I want to add (or remove) some more files from the uninstall list.
I don't want to do something like RmDir /r
I still want to specifically remove files, but this information I want to alter it later on.

Is it somehow possible?

Comperio · 20th May 2009, 04:30

Probably the best would be to create a log of the files you want--maybe as just a simple text file with one file per line. Store this under $APPDATA folder. If you need to make changes later, then it's just a matter of updating the file.

Here's an article to get you started:
http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Uninstal...nstalled_files

teras · 20th May 2009, 16:34

Thanks, I think that's what I need

16th May 2009, 18:21	#1
teras Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Update uninstall information after installation I have successfully used NSIS to create an installation program (with it's corresponding uninstall information). My problem is what to do, if later on (programmatically) decide that I want to add (or remove) some more files from the uninstall list. I don't want to do something like RmDir /r I still want to specifically remove files, but this information I want to alter it later on. Is it somehow possible?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

20th May 2009, 04:30	#2
Comperio Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 737	Probably the best would be to create a log of the files you want--maybe as just a simple text file with one file per line. Store this under $APPDATA folder. If you need to make changes later, then it's just a matter of updating the file. Here's an article to get you started: http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Uninstal...nstalled_files

20th May 2009, 16:34	#3
teras Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks, I think that's what I need