Final Screen checkbox
Standard Package only. Add a checkbox to the Final Screen letting the user decide whether to launch the specified file. Set the caption with the “Task Description” field. For more complex logic, use custom actions.
Program, Setup Execution
This page configures what happens after files are extracted — launch an application, open a document, or run an existing setup routine. The available options depend on the package type.
Post-Extraction Action
Section titled “Post-Extraction Action”Specify a document or executable to open after the package closes (optional).
Enter the full path in the Program/Document Filename field. Examples:
| Value | Result |
|---|---|
%DESTPATH%\Readme.txt | Opens the extracted readme in the default text editor |
%DESTPATH%\MyApp.exe | Launches the extracted application |
https://www.mycompany.com | Opens the URL in the default browser |
Specify the setup launcher — the executable that runs your existing installation program.
The package extracts files to a temporary folder, launches the setup, waits for it to finish, then removes the temporary files.
To run a Microsoft Windows Installer package (MSI) or patch (MSP), enable the “Install a Windows Installer package” option. See installing MSI packages.
Additional Options
Section titled “Additional Options”Run as un-elevated
Standard Package only. If the package runs with admin rights, the launched program inherits those rights. Enable this option to run it with standard user privileges instead.
Command-line switches
Pass parameters to the executed file. Variables referencing system or shell folders are supported.
Fixed temporary folder
Setup Routine only. Some setups (e.g. MSI) require files to stay in the same location. Enter a unique name (e.g. MyCompanySetupFiles) to always use the same temporary folder.
Remove Setup Files at Windows Startup
Section titled “Remove Setup Files at Windows Startup”Setup Routine only. Enable this if the setup routine requires a reboot (e.g. for replacing files in use):
- Files are extracted to a temporary folder and the setup is launched.
- Temporary files remain until the next Windows restart.
- An uninstaller silently removes the temporary files and folders at startup — this does not affect installed application files.
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages” Edit Final Screen Configure the completion dialog and its checkboxes.
Custom Actions Execute additional programs, scripts, or logic during installation.
UAC and Manifest Control elevation and admin privilege behavior.
MSI Packages Learn how to wrap MSI and MSP packages.