microsoft / microsoft/winget-create
Cannot update if name of EXE file has changed inside ZIP
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Description
Brief description of your issue
wingetcreate cannot update if the name of the EXE file inside the ZIP has changed.
Steps to reproduce
wingetcreate update -u https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Utility/GCC_24.05.01.01.zip -v 24.05.01.01 GIGABYTE.GigabyteControlCenter
Expected behavior
Manifest successfully creates.
Actual behavior
Error: Nested installer not found in zip archive: GIGABYTE Control Center_2024_Mar_release_All_Setup_B24032901.exe. Please use the interactive mode to update this package.
Environment
Windows Package Manager Manifest Creator v1.6.1.0
Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22631.0
System Architecture: X64
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the wingetcreate update command with the reported ZIP and inspect the update path that resolves the nested installer name. Done means the manifest is created successfully when the EXE name inside the ZIP has changed, without requiring interactive mode.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Bug
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- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
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- Mostly clear
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