'Create shortcut that opens with Edge in kiosk mode in Wix

I need to create a shortcut on the Desktop and start menu using Wix, that opens a certain URL in kiosk mode with Edge. The full target is:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --kiosk "https://example.com" --edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen

My installer does not have an exe, just a custom ico for the shortcut. Checking if Edge is installed is another question. I think Edge is always installed in the same location. Can I use the tag for that?

wix


Solution 1:[1]

Yes, the Shortcut element can be used since the Target attribute is formattable. Something like:

<Shortcut Target='[ProgramFilesFolder]Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe'
          Arguments='--kiosk "https://example.com" --edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen' />

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Solution 1 Rob Mensching

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