I have a Inno Setup project that I want to check if the application is actually running before uninstalling it. I tried many ways but it all fails silently, when running in Windows 7. For example the following script that checks for notepad.exe
process using psvince.dll
always returns false
regardless of Notepad being running or not.
I used psvince.dll
in a C# app to check, if it works under Windows 7 and it works without any problem. So my best guess is that installer can not run correctly with UAC enabled.
[Code]
function IsModuleLoaded(modulename: String): Boolean;
external 'IsModuleLoaded@files:psvince.dll stdcall';
function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;
begin
if(Not IsModuleLoaded('ePub.exe')) then
begin
MsgBox('Application is not running.', mbInformation, MB_OK);
Result := true;
end
else
begin
MsgBox('Application is already running. Close it before uninstalling.', mbInformation, MB_OK);
Result := false;
end
end;
Step 1: Download inno setup software. Step 2: Choose Create new script file using the Script Wizard. Step 3: Fill Application Information. Step 4: Add files and folders and click on Next.
The installer has the ability to compare file version info, replace in-use files, use shared file counting, register DLL/OCX's and type libraries, and install fonts. Creation of shortcuts anywhere, including in the Start Menu and on the desktop. Creation of registry and . INI entries.
You're in luck: It's possible to run Inno Setup anywhere that Docker runs (including Linux and macOS), and even have a passable experience writing your setup script.
Are you using Unicode Inno Setup? If you are, it should say
function IsModuleLoaded(modulename: AnsiString): Boolean;
since psvince.dll isn't a Unicode dll.
Also the example checks for epub.exe, not notepad.exe.
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