d2phap / d2phap/ImageGlass

Make a better way of updating ImageGlass Classic

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Description

System information
  • Windows OS version: Windows 11 Pro 24H2
  • ImageGlass version: 9.2.0.1208
  • ImageGlass release: Classic
Describe the feature

I'd like to see a better, more straightforward way to update the classic version of ImageGlass. I know the "auto-update" is a paid feature, but the current way of updating ImageGlass is nothing else but dumb.

Classic version already has ability to check for updates. It would be great if we could get a way to download the installation package straight from the app.
This is how Revo Uninstaller, VLC and some other software do. Lenovo Legion Toolkit (open source software for Legion laptops) goes a way further and does everything by itself (download -> run -> install -> restart).

We can discuss how it could be implemented, but honestly, I just want to see a normal solution for updating.

Additional context

Also, I don't know why, but every time I manually update the ImageGlass, it keeps bringing back the start menu entry which I previously removed. More specifically, I keep getting "Uninstall ImageGlass" shortcut in my start menu. It's annoying enough I have to download package manually, run it, install it, but then I have to manually delete the shortcut too.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the Classic release's existing update check and installer/start-menu behavior; define done as a straightforward in-app update flow and preventing the unwanted “Uninstall ImageGlass” shortcut from returning.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop, release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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