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# [Enhancement] Installation Setup Should Allow Startup Folder & Desktop Shortcut Options at Spikersoft Stacker #1143

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opened 2026-09-14 02:16:47 +00:00 by enjin2310 · 0 comments
enjin2310 commented 2026-09-14 02:16:47 +00:00
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Summary

The SpikerSoft Stacker installer does not currently offer options to create a Startup folder entry or a Desktop shortcut during installation. Adding these options would improve accessibility and make it easier for users to locate and launch the application after installation.

Issue Description

During installation, users are not prompted to:

  • Create a desktop shortcut
  • Add the app to the Start Menu / Startup folder
    This forces users to manually browse the installation directory or create shortcuts themselves, which is inconvenient and non‑standard compared to most Windows applications.

Environment

Property Value
Application SpikerSoft Stacker
Module Installer / Setup Wizard
Environment Production
Operating System Windows 11
Version v2026.09.13
Device Desktop / Laptop

Preconditions

User runs the installer for SpikerSoft Stacker.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Launch the SpikerSoft Stacker installer.
  2. Proceed through installation steps.
  3. Observe that no options are provided for shortcut creation.

Expected Result

The installer should include optional checkboxes such as:

  • Create desktop shortcut
  • Add to Start Menu
  • Launch at startup (optional QoL feature)

Actual Result

  • No shortcut creation options are provided.
  • Users must manually locate the installation folder.
  • Accessibility and convenience are reduced.

Impact

  • Makes the app harder to find after installation.
  • Reduces user experience quality.
  • Breaks expectations for standard Windows installer behavior.

Frequency

Always

Reproducibility

100%

Severity

Low (QoL improvement)

Suggested Enhancement

Add the following installer options:

  • Checkbox: Create desktop shortcut
  • Checkbox: Add to Start Menu
  • Optional: Add to Startup folder
  • Optional: Launch app after installation

This would align the installer with common Windows UX standards and improve accessibility for all users.

## Summary The **SpikerSoft Stacker** installer does not currently offer options to create a **Startup folder entry** or a **Desktop shortcut** during installation. Adding these options would improve accessibility and make it easier for users to locate and launch the application after installation. ## Issue Description During installation, users are not prompted to: - Create a **desktop shortcut** - Add the app to the **Start Menu / Startup folder** This forces users to manually browse the installation directory or create shortcuts themselves, which is inconvenient and non‑standard compared to most Windows applications. ## Environment | Property | Value | |-----------|--------| | Application | SpikerSoft Stacker | | Module | Installer / Setup Wizard | | Environment | Production | | Operating System | Windows 11 | | Version | v2026.09.13 | | Device | Desktop / Laptop | ## Preconditions User runs the installer for SpikerSoft Stacker. ## Steps to Reproduce 1. Launch the **SpikerSoft Stacker** installer. 2. Proceed through installation steps. 3. Observe that no options are provided for shortcut creation. ## Expected Result The installer should include optional checkboxes such as: - **Create desktop shortcut** - **Add to Start Menu** - **Launch at startup** (optional QoL feature) ## Actual Result - No shortcut creation options are provided. - Users must manually locate the installation folder. - Accessibility and convenience are reduced. ## Impact - Makes the app harder to find after installation. - Reduces user experience quality. - Breaks expectations for standard Windows installer behavior. ## Frequency Always ## Reproducibility 100% ## Severity Low (QoL improvement) ## Suggested Enhancement Add the following installer options: - Checkbox: **Create desktop shortcut** - Checkbox: **Add to Start Menu** - Optional: **Add to Startup folder** - Optional: **Launch app after installation** This would align the installer with common Windows UX standards and improve accessibility for all users.
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Reference: spikerj/spikersoft-issues#1143