Inno Setup Checklist

Version: 2.1
Scope: Inno Setup scripts, installer behavior, and secure deployment.

• [ ] Upgrade path is defined (same AppId; version handling; migration steps)
• [ ] Uninstall removes only what was installed (no overly broad deletes)
• [ ] Install locations follow Windows conventions; per-user vs per-machine is explicit
• [ ] Privilege requirements are minimal; admin rights only if required and justified
• [ ] Code signing strategy is defined (installer and binaries)
• [ ] Silent install/uninstall is supported (where required) with deterministic exit codes
• [ ] Log output (if enabled) is safe; no secrets/PII exposed

• [ ] Repair/install checks for running processes and handles in-use files cleanly
• [ ] Validate prerequisites (VC runtimes, .NET, Office, etc.) with clear error messages
• [ ] 32/64-bit behavior is explicit; avoid registry/path confusion

• [ ] Provide checksum verification for downloaded payloads
• [ ] Provide rollback strategy for partial failures

Version: 2.1 (Split)
Author: Wolfgang van der Stille

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