Townlight Windows beta support
These instructions cover the signed Windows x64 public beta 1.7.2.1.
Download the current Windows MSI · Release and checksums · Suite manual · Public beta announcement
Installation and recovery
Use a fresh installation/profile. This MSI does not upgrade an
existing legacy profile. Follow the first-run
instructions and backup,
recovery and maintenance guidance. Preserve existing data and
backups. Do not rename or delete the compatibility profile directory
%LOCALAPPDATA%\CivicSuite to work around a setup
problem.
Verify the downloaded MSI against the release
checksums and check its Authenticode signature is
Valid, with signer Scott Converse. Use the exact release
link here; GitHub's Latest download now resolves to this public beta.
The acceptance
summary describes the installed checks and their limits. Local-model
acceptance used a 16 GiB Sandbox; an 8 GiB run timed out without saving
a draft.
For setup problems, consult troubleshooting before filing an installer issue. Do not remove a database or existing profile as a troubleshooting shortcut.
Where to report a problem
| Area | Issue tracker |
|---|---|
| Installer, first run, desktop shell, documentation or cross-product workflow | Townlight Suite |
| Shared identity, permissions, audit or platform services | Core |
| Public records | Records |
| Meetings, agendas, votes or minutes | Meetings |
| Municipal code, proposals or adoption | Code |
| Accessibility reviews, drafts or exports | Access |
| Notice review, approval, proof or archive | Notice |
| Zoning | Zoning |
| Planning | Planning |
| Permitting | Permitting |
| Inspections | Inspections |
| Station capture or media handoff | Station |
If you cannot identify the owning product, start with the Suite issue tracker. For questions and evaluation feedback, use Townlight Discussions.
What to include
- Installed version (1.7.2.1) and Windows version.
- The selected products/profile and whether this was a fresh installation.
- Steps to reproduce, what you expected and what happened.
- Redacted error messages, logs or screenshots, using synthetic data where possible.
Do not attach resident information, credentials, tokens, database copies or unredacted backups to public issues. Do not post security vulnerabilities in public issues: follow the security policy and report privately to the affected repository.
Separate deployments and evidence
The resident portal requires separate deployment. The Windows installer does not provision a public website. Standalone CivicCast remains a separate product. The current Windows acceptance uses synthetic data and does not establish a live city deployment or physical broadcast acceptance. Follow each product guide for its supported workflow.