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Exe Doesn't work if copied Out of the Folder[SOLVED]

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    A Former User
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    On deploying Qt app for windows by putting the necesary .dll files along with the executable file in a folder, the app runs correctly, if ran from inside the folder. But gives an Error , if exe is Copied somewhere outside the Folder or on Desktop . How do i fix it?

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      TioRoy
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      Create a link (.lnk) point to exe.

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        [quote author="TioRoy" date="1363727197"]Create a link (.lnk) point to exe.[/quote]

        Sorry , i didn't get...can you please elaborate ? :)

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          mlong
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          It's common for Windows apps to need to be installed in a certain folder with their support files. Another name for what he's suggesting is to create a Shortcut outside the folder or on the desktop that points back to wherever the app is installed.

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            Code_ReaQtor
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            [quote author="rajatgupta431" date="1363727889"]
            Sorry , i didn't get...can you please elaborate ? :)[/quote]

            Common shortcut for that:
            right click on the exe file -> click "Send to" -> click "Desktop (create shortcut)"

            Please visit my open-source projects at https://github.com/Code-ReaQtor.

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              andre
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              Or just drag&drop with the right mouse button. You'll get a menu that contains copy, move and create shortcut.

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                Inno setup is all what i needed...Problem Solved :)

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