View source for Run an application shortcut after an install

{{PageAuthor|jpannequin}}

== Description ==
Here is how to launch a shortcut at the end of an install (in the MUI). You may need this if you need to use a specific working directory and don't want to modify the MUI.

== Usage ==
So suppose I want to launch "C:\User\test.lnk".

Before calling the macro for finish, you must define the run variables.
If you define
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!define MUI_FINISHPAGE_RUN "C:\User\test.lnk"
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it will not work, because it is not an application.

You must set MUI_FINISHPAGE_RUN empty, and use a function instead.
<highlight-nsis>!define MUI_FINISHPAGE_RUN
!define MUI_FINISHPAGE_RUN_TEXT "Start a shortcut"
!define MUI_FINISHPAGE_RUN_FUNCTION "LaunchLink"
!insertmacro MUI_PAGE_FINISH
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You can then define the function and execute the link with ExecShell.
<highlight-nsis>Function LaunchLink
  ExecShell "" "C:\User\test.lnk"
FunctionEnd
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