gitbutlerapp/gitbutler

Windows installer always creates a desktop shortcut

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#14,722 opened on Jul 13, 2026

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Description

Version

0.21.0

Operating System

Windows

Distribution Method

msi (Windows)

Describe the issue

Any time I update gitbutler (from the toast message that appears when launching it), the installer automatically creates a desktop shortcut without asking. Could this be turned off please?

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