Hello.
It has come to my attention (somewhat by accident, from perusing the GOG.com forums for another reason entirely) that some users are having trouble with EasyTutu installation, due either to issues in newer versions of Windows (e.g., UAC), operating on x64 platforms, or some combination thereof. EasyTutu's installation engine, InstallShield, is getting long in the tooth, and I also think it is bad practice these days to push users toward installing in Program Files (x86), which EasyTutu does by default. And, the core EasyTutu download still does not include A64's Beregost fix (although I have at least finally cobbled together a hotfix which includes it).
So, with the goal of moving EasyTutu closer again to being... well, easy... to install for just about anyone, I'm thinking of rewriting the installation program. I really have no need of specialized installation services such as automated uninstallation - if one wishes to uninstall EasyTutu, one need only delete the folder to which they installed it. So, although I'll leave the latest distributions available for anyone who might find them more convenient (Linux users?), I believe I may rewrite the installer as a .NET assembly with the following goals:
- Discouraging installation in Program Files
- Reliable operation on both x86 and x64 platforms
- Adding the ability to use the program solely for the purpose of cloning the BG2 installation
- Allowing customization of the utility's behavior by allowing users to control which files get copied to the new installation (e.g., someone might like to have their custom portraits come along each time)
- Allowing users to produce their own fix or enhancement archives, which the installer will then deploy
- Including A64's Beregost fix
I normally don't like to talk about projects until they are close to completion, and I haven't even begun this one. I have no development timeline in mind - only the idea that I'm more interested in doing a good job than in finishing soon. But I thought I'd post for the purpose of stating that I am aware of some of these installation issues, and that I am making plans to address them.