Sync from development - prepare for v0.1.2

jackify/frontends/gui/dialogs/about_dialog.py

@@ -0,0 +1,400 @@
+"""
+About dialog for Jackify.
+
+This dialog displays system information, version details, and provides
+access to update checking and external links.
+"""
+
+import logging
+import os
+import platform
+import subprocess
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Optional
+
+from PySide6.QtWidgets import (
+    QDialog, QVBoxLayout, QHBoxLayout, QLabel, QPushButton, 
+    QGroupBox, QTextEdit, QApplication
+)
+from PySide6.QtCore import Qt, QThread, Signal
+from PySide6.QtGui import QFont, QClipboard
+
+from ....backend.services.update_service import UpdateService
+from ....backend.models.configuration import SystemInfo
+from .... import __version__
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class UpdateCheckThread(QThread):
+    """Background thread for checking updates."""
+    
+    update_check_finished = Signal(object)  # UpdateInfo or None
+    
+    def __init__(self, update_service: UpdateService):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.update_service = update_service
+    
+    def run(self):
+        """Check for updates in background."""
+        try:
+            update_info = self.update_service.check_for_updates()
+            self.update_check_finished.emit(update_info)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error checking for updates: {e}")
+            self.update_check_finished.emit(None)
+
+
+class AboutDialog(QDialog):
+    """About dialog showing system info and app details."""
+    
+    def __init__(self, system_info: SystemInfo, parent=None):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.system_info = system_info
+        self.update_service = UpdateService(__version__)
+        self.update_check_thread = None
+        
+        self.setup_ui()
+        self.setup_connections()
+        
+    def setup_ui(self):
+        """Set up the dialog UI."""
+        self.setWindowTitle("About Jackify")
+        self.setModal(True)
+        self.setFixedSize(520, 520)
+        
+        layout = QVBoxLayout(self)
+        
+        # Header
+        header_layout = QVBoxLayout()
+        
+        # App icon/name
+        title_label = QLabel("Jackify")
+        title_font = QFont()
+        title_font.setPointSize(18)
+        title_font.setBold(True)
+        title_label.setFont(title_font)
+        title_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
+        title_label.setStyleSheet("color: #3fd0ea; margin: 10px;")
+        header_layout.addWidget(title_label)
+        
+        subtitle_label = QLabel(f"v{__version__}")
+        subtitle_font = QFont()
+        subtitle_font.setPointSize(12)
+        subtitle_label.setFont(subtitle_font)
+        subtitle_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
+        subtitle_label.setStyleSheet("color: #666; margin-bottom: 10px;")
+        header_layout.addWidget(subtitle_label)
+        
+        tagline_label = QLabel("Simplifying Wabbajack modlist installation and configuration on Linux")
+        tagline_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
+        tagline_label.setStyleSheet("color: #888; margin-bottom: 20px;")
+        header_layout.addWidget(tagline_label)
+        
+        layout.addLayout(header_layout)
+        
+        # System Information Group
+        system_group = QGroupBox("System Information")
+        system_layout = QVBoxLayout(system_group)
+        
+        system_info_text = self._get_system_info_text()
+        system_info_label = QLabel(system_info_text)
+        system_info_label.setStyleSheet("font-family: monospace; font-size: 10pt; color: #ccc;")
+        system_info_label.setWordWrap(True)
+        system_layout.addWidget(system_info_label)
+        
+        layout.addWidget(system_group)
+        
+        # Jackify Information Group
+        jackify_group = QGroupBox("Jackify Information")
+        jackify_layout = QVBoxLayout(jackify_group)
+        
+        jackify_info_text = self._get_jackify_info_text()
+        jackify_info_label = QLabel(jackify_info_text)
+        jackify_info_label.setStyleSheet("font-family: monospace; font-size: 10pt; color: #ccc;")
+        jackify_layout.addWidget(jackify_info_label)
+        
+        layout.addWidget(jackify_group)
+        
+        # Update status
+        self.update_status_label = QLabel("")
+        self.update_status_label.setStyleSheet("color: #666; font-size: 10pt; margin: 5px;")
+        self.update_status_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter)
+        layout.addWidget(self.update_status_label)
+        
+        # Buttons
+        button_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        
+        # Update check button
+        self.update_button = QPushButton("Check for Updates")
+        self.update_button.clicked.connect(self.check_for_updates)
+        self.update_button.setStyleSheet("""
+            QPushButton {
+                background-color: #23272e;
+                color: #3fd0ea;
+                font-weight: bold;
+                padding: 8px 16px;
+                border-radius: 4px;
+                border: 2px solid #3fd0ea;
+            }
+            QPushButton:hover {
+                background-color: #3fd0ea;
+                color: #23272e;
+            }
+            QPushButton:pressed {
+                background-color: #2bb8d6;
+                color: #23272e;
+            }
+            QPushButton:disabled {
+                background-color: #444;
+                color: #666;
+                border-color: #666;
+            }
+        """)
+        button_layout.addWidget(self.update_button)
+        
+        button_layout.addStretch()
+        
+        # Copy Info button
+        copy_button = QPushButton("Copy Info")
+        copy_button.clicked.connect(self.copy_system_info)
+        button_layout.addWidget(copy_button)
+        
+        # External links
+        github_button = QPushButton("GitHub")
+        github_button.clicked.connect(self.open_github)
+        button_layout.addWidget(github_button)
+        
+        nexus_button = QPushButton("Nexus")
+        nexus_button.clicked.connect(self.open_nexus)
+        button_layout.addWidget(nexus_button)
+        
+        layout.addLayout(button_layout)
+        
+        # Close button
+        close_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        close_layout.addStretch()
+        close_button = QPushButton("Close")
+        close_button.setDefault(True)
+        close_button.clicked.connect(self.accept)
+        close_layout.addWidget(close_button)
+        layout.addLayout(close_layout)
+        
+    def setup_connections(self):
+        """Set up signal connections."""
+        pass
+    
+    def _get_system_info_text(self) -> str:
+        """Get formatted system information."""
+        try:
+            # OS info
+            os_info = self._get_os_info()
+            kernel = platform.release()
+            
+            # Desktop environment
+            desktop = self._get_desktop_environment()
+            
+            # Display server
+            display_server = self._get_display_server()
+            
+            return f"• OS: {os_info}\n• Kernel: {kernel}\n• Desktop: {desktop}\n• Display: {display_server}"
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error getting system info: {e}")
+            return "• System info unavailable"
+    
+    def _get_jackify_info_text(self) -> str:
+        """Get formatted Jackify information."""
+        try:
+            # Engine version
+            engine_version = self._get_engine_version()
+            
+            # Python version
+            python_version = platform.python_version()
+            
+            return f"• Engine: {engine_version}\n• Python: {python_version}"
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error getting Jackify info: {e}")
+            return "• Jackify info unavailable"
+    
+    def _get_os_info(self) -> str:
+        """Get OS distribution name and version."""
+        try:
+            if os.path.exists("/etc/os-release"):
+                with open("/etc/os-release", "r") as f:
+                    lines = f.readlines()
+                    pretty_name = None
+                    name = None
+                    version = None
+                    
+                    for line in lines:
+                        line = line.strip()
+                        if line.startswith("PRETTY_NAME="):
+                            pretty_name = line.split("=", 1)[1].strip('"')
+                        elif line.startswith("NAME="):
+                            name = line.split("=", 1)[1].strip('"')
+                        elif line.startswith("VERSION="):
+                            version = line.split("=", 1)[1].strip('"')
+                    
+                    # Prefer PRETTY_NAME, fallback to NAME + VERSION
+                    if pretty_name:
+                        return pretty_name
+                    elif name and version:
+                        return f"{name} {version}"
+                    elif name:
+                        return name
+            
+            # Fallback to platform info
+            return f"{platform.system()} {platform.release()}"
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error getting OS info: {e}")
+            return "Unknown Linux"
+    
+    def _get_desktop_environment(self) -> str:
+        """Get desktop environment."""
+        try:
+            # Try XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP first
+            desktop = os.environ.get("XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP")
+            if desktop:
+                return desktop
+            
+            # Fallback to DESKTOP_SESSION
+            desktop = os.environ.get("DESKTOP_SESSION")
+            if desktop:
+                return desktop
+            
+            # Try detecting common DEs
+            if os.environ.get("KDE_FULL_SESSION"):
+                return "KDE"
+            elif os.environ.get("GNOME_DESKTOP_SESSION_ID"):
+                return "GNOME"
+            elif os.environ.get("XFCE4_SESSION"):
+                return "XFCE"
+            
+            return "Unknown"
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error getting desktop environment: {e}")
+            return "Unknown"
+    
+    def _get_display_server(self) -> str:
+        """Get display server type (Wayland or X11)."""
+        try:
+            # Check XDG_SESSION_TYPE first
+            session_type = os.environ.get("XDG_SESSION_TYPE")
+            if session_type:
+                return session_type.capitalize()
+            
+            # Check for Wayland display
+            if os.environ.get("WAYLAND_DISPLAY"):
+                return "Wayland"
+            
+            # Check for X11 display
+            if os.environ.get("DISPLAY"):
+                return "X11"
+            
+            return "Unknown"
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error getting display server: {e}")
+            return "Unknown"
+    
+    def _get_engine_version(self) -> str:
+        """Get jackify-engine version."""
+        try:
+            # Try to execute jackify-engine --version  
+            engine_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent.parent / "engine" / "jackify-engine"
+            if engine_path.exists():
+                result = subprocess.run([str(engine_path), "--version"], 
+                                      capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=5)
+                if result.returncode == 0:
+                    version = result.stdout.strip()
+                    # Extract just the version number (before the +commit hash)
+                    if '+' in version:
+                        version = version.split('+')[0]
+                    return f"v{version}"
+            
+            return "Unknown"
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error getting engine version: {e}")
+            return "Unknown"
+    
+    def check_for_updates(self):
+        """Check for updates in background."""
+        if self.update_check_thread and self.update_check_thread.isRunning():
+            return
+        
+        self.update_button.setEnabled(False)
+        self.update_button.setText("Checking...")
+        self.update_status_label.setText("Checking for updates...")
+        
+        self.update_check_thread = UpdateCheckThread(self.update_service)
+        self.update_check_thread.update_check_finished.connect(self.update_check_finished)
+        self.update_check_thread.start()
+    
+    def update_check_finished(self, update_info):
+        """Handle update check completion."""
+        self.update_button.setEnabled(True)
+        self.update_button.setText("Check for Updates")
+        
+        if update_info:
+            self.update_status_label.setText(f"Update available: v{update_info.version}")
+            self.update_status_label.setStyleSheet("color: #3fd0ea; font-size: 10pt; margin: 5px;")
+            
+            # Show update dialog
+            from .update_dialog import UpdateDialog
+            update_dialog = UpdateDialog(update_info, self.update_service, self)
+            update_dialog.exec()
+        else:
+            self.update_status_label.setText("You're running the latest version")
+            self.update_status_label.setStyleSheet("color: #666; font-size: 10pt; margin: 5px;")
+    
+    def copy_system_info(self):
+        """Copy system information to clipboard."""
+        try:
+            info_text = f"""Jackify v{__version__} (Engine {self._get_engine_version()})
+OS: {self._get_os_info()} ({platform.release()})
+Desktop: {self._get_desktop_environment()} ({self._get_display_server()})
+Python: {platform.python_version()}"""
+            
+            clipboard = QApplication.clipboard()
+            clipboard.setText(info_text)
+            
+            # Briefly update button text
+            sender = self.sender()
+            original_text = sender.text()
+            sender.setText("Copied!")
+            
+            # Reset button text after delay
+            from PySide6.QtCore import QTimer
+            QTimer.singleShot(1000, lambda: sender.setText(original_text))
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error copying system info: {e}")
+    
+    def open_github(self):
+        """Open GitHub repository."""
+        try:
+            import webbrowser
+            webbrowser.open("https://github.com/Omni-guides/Jackify")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error opening GitHub: {e}")
+    
+    def open_nexus(self):
+        """Open Nexus Mods page."""
+        try:
+            import webbrowser
+            webbrowser.open("https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1427")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error opening Nexus: {e}")
+    
+    def closeEvent(self, event):
+        """Handle dialog close event."""
+        if self.update_check_thread and self.update_check_thread.isRunning():
+            self.update_check_thread.terminate()
+            self.update_check_thread.wait()
+        
+        event.accept()

jackify/frontends/gui/main.py

@@ -325,6 +325,29 @@ class SettingsDialog(QDialog):
             download_dir_row.addWidget(self.download_dir_edit)
             download_dir_row.addWidget(self.download_dir_btn)
             dir_layout.addRow(QLabel("Downloads Base Dir:"), download_dir_row)
+            
+            # Jackify Data Directory
+            from jackify.shared.paths import get_jackify_data_dir
+            current_jackify_dir = str(get_jackify_data_dir())
+            self.jackify_data_dir_edit = QLineEdit(current_jackify_dir)
+            self.jackify_data_dir_edit.setToolTip("Directory for Jackify data (logs, downloads, temp files). Default: ~/Jackify")
+            self.jackify_data_dir_btn = QPushButton()
+            self.jackify_data_dir_btn.setIcon(QIcon.fromTheme("folder-open"))
+            self.jackify_data_dir_btn.setToolTip("Browse for directory")
+            self.jackify_data_dir_btn.setFixedWidth(32)
+            self.jackify_data_dir_btn.clicked.connect(lambda: self._pick_directory(self.jackify_data_dir_edit))
+            jackify_data_dir_row = QHBoxLayout()
+            jackify_data_dir_row.addWidget(self.jackify_data_dir_edit)
+            jackify_data_dir_row.addWidget(self.jackify_data_dir_btn)
+            
+            # Reset to default button
+            reset_jackify_dir_btn = QPushButton("Reset")
+            reset_jackify_dir_btn.setToolTip("Reset to default (~/ Jackify)")
+            reset_jackify_dir_btn.setFixedWidth(50)
+            reset_jackify_dir_btn.clicked.connect(lambda: self.jackify_data_dir_edit.setText(str(Path.home() / "Jackify")))
+            jackify_data_dir_row.addWidget(reset_jackify_dir_btn)
+            
+            dir_layout.addRow(QLabel("Jackify Data Dir:"), jackify_data_dir_row)
             main_layout.addWidget(dir_group)
             main_layout.addSpacing(12)
 
@@ -464,7 +487,14 @@ class SettingsDialog(QDialog):
         # Save modlist base dirs
         self.config_handler.set("modlist_install_base_dir", self.install_dir_edit.text().strip())
         self.config_handler.set("modlist_downloads_base_dir", self.download_dir_edit.text().strip())
+        # Save jackify data directory (always store actual path, never None)
+        jackify_data_dir = self.jackify_data_dir_edit.text().strip()
+        self.config_handler.set("jackify_data_dir", jackify_data_dir)
         self.config_handler.save_config()
+        
+        # Refresh cached paths in GUI screens if Jackify directory changed
+        self._refresh_gui_paths()
+        
         # Check if debug mode changed and prompt for restart
         new_debug_mode = self.debug_checkbox.isChecked()
         if new_debug_mode != self._original_debug_mode:
@@ -484,6 +514,29 @@ class SettingsDialog(QDialog):
         MessageService.information(self, "Settings Saved", "Settings have been saved successfully.", safety_level="low")
         self.accept()
 
+    def _refresh_gui_paths(self):
+        """Refresh cached paths in all GUI screens."""
+        try:
+            # Get the main window through parent relationship
+            main_window = self.parent()
+            if not main_window or not hasattr(main_window, 'stacked_widget'):
+                return
+            
+            # Refresh paths in all screens that have the method
+            screens_to_refresh = [
+                getattr(main_window, 'install_modlist_screen', None),
+                getattr(main_window, 'configure_new_modlist_screen', None),
+                getattr(main_window, 'configure_existing_modlist_screen', None),
+                getattr(main_window, 'tuxborn_screen', None),
+            ]
+            
+            for screen in screens_to_refresh:
+                if screen and hasattr(screen, 'refresh_paths'):
+                    screen.refresh_paths()
+                    
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Warning: Could not refresh GUI paths: {e}")
+
     def _bold_label(self, text):
         label = QLabel(text)
         label.setStyleSheet("font-weight: bold; color: #fff;")
@@ -655,7 +708,7 @@ class JackifyMainWindow(QMainWindow):
         # Spacer
         bottom_bar_layout.addStretch(1)
 
-        # Settings button (right)
+        # Settings button (right side)
         settings_btn = QLabel('<a href="#" style="color:#6cf; text-decoration:none;">Settings</a>')
         settings_btn.setStyleSheet("color: #6cf; font-size: 13px; padding-right: 8px;")
         settings_btn.setTextInteractionFlags(Qt.TextBrowserInteraction)
@@ -663,6 +716,14 @@ class JackifyMainWindow(QMainWindow):
         settings_btn.linkActivated.connect(self.open_settings_dialog)
         bottom_bar_layout.addWidget(settings_btn, alignment=Qt.AlignRight)
 
+        # About button (right side)
+        about_btn = QLabel('<a href="#" style="color:#6cf; text-decoration:none;">About</a>')
+        about_btn.setStyleSheet("color: #6cf; font-size: 13px; padding-right: 8px;")
+        about_btn.setTextInteractionFlags(Qt.TextBrowserInteraction)
+        about_btn.setOpenExternalLinks(False)
+        about_btn.linkActivated.connect(self.open_about_dialog)
+        bottom_bar_layout.addWidget(about_btn, alignment=Qt.AlignRight)
+
         # --- Main Layout ---
         central_widget = QWidget()
         main_layout = QVBoxLayout()
@@ -808,6 +869,16 @@ class JackifyMainWindow(QMainWindow):
             import traceback
             traceback.print_exc()
 
+    def open_about_dialog(self):
+        try:
+            from jackify.frontends.gui.dialogs.about_dialog import AboutDialog
+            dlg = AboutDialog(self.system_info, self)
+            dlg.exec()
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[ERROR] Exception in open_about_dialog: {e}")
+            import traceback
+            traceback.print_exc()
+
 
 def resource_path(relative_path):
     if hasattr(sys, '_MEIPASS'):

jackify/frontends/gui/screens/configure_existing_modlist.py

@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ class ConfigureExistingModlistScreen(QWidget):
         self.stacked_widget = stacked_widget
         self.main_menu_index = main_menu_index
         self.debug = DEBUG_BORDERS
-        self.modlist_log_path = os.path.expanduser('~/Jackify/logs/Configure_Existing_Modlist_workflow.log')
-        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
+        self.refresh_paths()
         
         # --- Detect Steam Deck ---
         steamdeck = os.path.exists('/etc/os-release') and 'steamdeck' in open('/etc/os-release').read().lower()
@@ -297,6 +296,41 @@ class ConfigureExistingModlistScreen(QWidget):
         
         # Time tracking for workflow completion
         self._workflow_start_time = None
+        
+        # Initialize empty controls list - will be populated after UI is built
+        self._actionable_controls = []
+        
+        # Now collect all actionable controls after UI is fully built
+        self._collect_actionable_controls()
+
+    def _collect_actionable_controls(self):
+        """Collect all actionable controls that should be disabled during operations (except Cancel)"""
+        self._actionable_controls = [
+            # Main action button
+            self.start_btn,
+            # Form fields
+            self.shortcut_combo,
+            # Resolution controls
+            self.resolution_combo,
+        ]
+
+    def _disable_controls_during_operation(self):
+        """Disable all actionable controls during configure operations (except Cancel)"""
+        for control in self._actionable_controls:
+            if control:
+                control.setEnabled(False)
+
+    def _enable_controls_after_operation(self):
+        """Re-enable all actionable controls after configure operations complete"""
+        for control in self._actionable_controls:
+            if control:
+                control.setEnabled(True)
+
+    def refresh_paths(self):
+        """Refresh cached paths when config changes."""
+        from jackify.shared.paths import get_jackify_logs_dir
+        self.modlist_log_path = get_jackify_logs_dir() / 'Configure_Existing_Modlist_workflow.log'
+        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
 
     def resizeEvent(self, event):
         """Handle window resize to prioritize form over console"""
@@ -382,17 +416,22 @@ class ConfigureExistingModlistScreen(QWidget):
         log_handler = LoggingHandler()
         log_handler.rotate_log_file_per_run(Path(self.modlist_log_path), backup_count=5)
         
+        # Disable controls during configuration
+        self._disable_controls_during_operation()
+        
         # Get selected shortcut
         idx = self.shortcut_combo.currentIndex() - 1  # Account for 'Please Select...'
         from jackify.frontends.gui.services.message_service import MessageService
         if idx < 0 or idx >= len(self.shortcut_map):
             MessageService.critical(self, "No Shortcut Selected", "Please select a ModOrganizer.exe Steam shortcut to configure.", safety_level="medium")
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             return
         shortcut = self.shortcut_map[idx]
         modlist_name = shortcut.get('AppName', '')
         install_dir = shortcut.get('StartDir', '')
         if not modlist_name or not install_dir:
             MessageService.critical(self, "Invalid Shortcut", "The selected shortcut is missing required information.", safety_level="medium")
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             return
         resolution = self.resolution_combo.currentText()
         # Handle resolution saving
@@ -505,6 +544,9 @@ class ConfigureExistingModlistScreen(QWidget):
     
     def on_configuration_complete(self, success, message, modlist_name):
         """Handle configuration completion"""
+        # Re-enable all controls when workflow completes
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
+        
         if success:
             # Calculate time taken
             time_taken = self._calculate_time_taken()
@@ -525,6 +567,9 @@ class ConfigureExistingModlistScreen(QWidget):
     
     def on_configuration_error(self, error_message):
         """Handle configuration error"""
+        # Re-enable all controls on error
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
+        
         self._safe_append_text(f"Configuration error: {error_message}")
         MessageService.critical(self, "Configuration Error", f"Configuration failed: {error_message}", safety_level="medium")
 
@@ -559,8 +604,8 @@ class ConfigureExistingModlistScreen(QWidget):
             if self.config_process and self.config_process.state() == QProcess.Running:
                 self.config_process.terminate()
                 self.config_process.waitForFinished(2000)
-            # Reset button states
-            self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+            # Re-enable all controls
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             self.cancel_btn.setVisible(True)
 
     def show_next_steps_dialog(self, message):

jackify/frontends/gui/screens/configure_new_modlist.py

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 """
 ConfigureNewModlistScreen for Jackify GUI
 """
-from PySide6.QtWidgets import QWidget, QVBoxLayout, QLabel, QComboBox, QHBoxLayout, QLineEdit, QPushButton, QGridLayout, QFileDialog, QTextEdit, QSizePolicy, QTabWidget, QDialog, QListWidget, QListWidgetItem, QMessageBox, QProgressDialog
+from PySide6.QtWidgets import QWidget, QVBoxLayout, QLabel, QComboBox, QHBoxLayout, QLineEdit, QPushButton, QGridLayout, QFileDialog, QTextEdit, QSizePolicy, QTabWidget, QDialog, QListWidget, QListWidgetItem, QMessageBox, QProgressDialog, QCheckBox
 from PySide6.QtCore import Qt, QSize, QThread, Signal, QTimer, QProcess, QMetaObject
 from PySide6.QtGui import QPixmap, QTextCursor
 from ..shared_theme import JACKIFY_COLOR_BLUE, DEBUG_BORDERS
@@ -106,8 +106,7 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
         self.protontricks_service = ProtontricksDetectionService()
 
         # Path for workflow log
-        self.modlist_log_path = os.path.expanduser('~/Jackify/logs/Configure_New_Modlist_workflow.log')
-        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
+        self.refresh_paths()
 
         # Scroll tracking for professional auto-scroll behavior
         self._user_manually_scrolled = False
@@ -211,7 +210,6 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
             "7680x4320"
         ])
         form_grid.addWidget(resolution_label, 2, 0, alignment=Qt.AlignLeft | Qt.AlignVCenter)
-        form_grid.addWidget(self.resolution_combo, 2, 1)
         
         # Load saved resolution if available
         saved_resolution = self.resolution_service.get_saved_resolution()
@@ -236,6 +234,27 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
             else:
                 self.resolution_combo.setCurrentIndex(0)
         # Otherwise, default is 'Leave unchanged' (index 0)
+        
+        # Horizontal layout for resolution dropdown and auto-restart checkbox
+        resolution_and_restart_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.setSpacing(12)
+        
+        # Resolution dropdown (made smaller)
+        self.resolution_combo.setMaximumWidth(280)  # Constrain width but keep aesthetically pleasing
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.addWidget(self.resolution_combo)
+        
+        # Add stretch to push checkbox to the right
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.addStretch()
+        
+        # Auto-accept Steam restart checkbox (right-aligned)
+        self.auto_restart_checkbox = QCheckBox("Auto-accept Steam restart")
+        self.auto_restart_checkbox.setChecked(False)  # Always default to unchecked per session
+        self.auto_restart_checkbox.setToolTip("When checked, Steam restart dialog will be automatically accepted, allowing unattended configuration")
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.addWidget(self.auto_restart_checkbox)
+        
+        # Update the form grid to use the combined layout
+        form_grid.addLayout(resolution_and_restart_layout, 2, 1)
+        
         form_section_widget = QWidget()
         form_section_widget.setSizePolicy(QSizePolicy.Expanding, QSizePolicy.Fixed)
         form_section_widget.setLayout(form_grid)
@@ -338,6 +357,44 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
         self.start_btn.clicked.connect(self.validate_and_start_configure)
         # --- Connect steam_restart_finished signal ---
         self.steam_restart_finished.connect(self._on_steam_restart_finished)
+        
+        # Initialize empty controls list - will be populated after UI is built
+        self._actionable_controls = []
+        
+        # Now collect all actionable controls after UI is fully built
+        self._collect_actionable_controls()
+
+    def _collect_actionable_controls(self):
+        """Collect all actionable controls that should be disabled during operations (except Cancel)"""
+        self._actionable_controls = [
+            # Main action button
+            self.start_btn,
+            # Form fields
+            self.modlist_name_edit,
+            self.install_dir_edit,
+            # Resolution controls
+            self.resolution_combo,
+            # Checkboxes  
+            self.auto_restart_checkbox,
+        ]
+
+    def _disable_controls_during_operation(self):
+        """Disable all actionable controls during configure operations (except Cancel)"""
+        for control in self._actionable_controls:
+            if control:
+                control.setEnabled(False)
+
+    def _enable_controls_after_operation(self):
+        """Re-enable all actionable controls after configure operations complete"""
+        for control in self._actionable_controls:
+            if control:
+                control.setEnabled(True)
+
+    def refresh_paths(self):
+        """Refresh cached paths when config changes."""
+        from jackify.shared.paths import get_jackify_logs_dir
+        self.modlist_log_path = get_jackify_logs_dir() / 'Configure_New_Modlist_workflow.log'
+        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
 
     def resizeEvent(self, event):
         """Handle window resize to prioritize form over console"""
@@ -522,23 +579,38 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
         # Start time tracking
         self._workflow_start_time = time.time()
         
+        # Disable controls during configuration (after validation passes)
+        self._disable_controls_during_operation()
+        
         # Validate modlist name
         modlist_name = self.modlist_name_edit.text().strip()
         if not modlist_name:
             MessageService.warning(self, "Missing Name", "Please specify a name for your modlist", safety_level="low")
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             return
         # --- Shortcut creation will be handled by automated workflow ---
         from jackify.backend.handlers.shortcut_handler import ShortcutHandler
         steamdeck = os.path.exists('/etc/os-release') and 'steamdeck' in open('/etc/os-release').read().lower()
         shortcut_handler = ShortcutHandler(steamdeck=steamdeck)  # Still needed for Steam restart
-        # --- User confirmation before restarting Steam ---
-        reply = MessageService.question(
-            self, "Ready to Configure Modlist",
-            "Would you like to restart Steam and begin post-install configuration now? Restarting Steam could close any games you have open!",
-            safety_level="medium"
-        )
-        print(f"DEBUG: Steam restart dialog returned: {reply!r}")
+        
+        # Check if auto-restart is enabled
+        auto_restart_enabled = hasattr(self, 'auto_restart_checkbox') and self.auto_restart_checkbox.isChecked()
+        
+        if auto_restart_enabled:
+            # Auto-accept Steam restart - proceed without dialog
+            self._safe_append_text("Auto-accepting Steam restart (unattended mode enabled)")
+            reply = QMessageBox.Yes  # Simulate user clicking Yes
+        else:
+            # --- User confirmation before restarting Steam ---
+            reply = MessageService.question(
+                self, "Ready to Configure Modlist",
+                "Would you like to restart Steam and begin post-install configuration now? Restarting Steam could close any games you have open!",
+                safety_level="medium"
+            )
+        
+        debug_print(f"DEBUG: Steam restart dialog returned: {reply!r}")
         if reply not in (QMessageBox.Yes, QMessageBox.Ok, QMessageBox.AcceptRole):
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             if self.stacked_widget:
                 self.stacked_widget.setCurrentIndex(0)
             return
@@ -562,7 +634,6 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
         progress.setMinimumDuration(0)
         progress.setValue(0)
         progress.show()
-        self.setEnabled(False)
         def do_restart():
             try:
                 ok = shortcut_handler.secure_steam_restart()
@@ -579,7 +650,7 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
         if hasattr(self, '_steam_restart_progress'):
             self._steam_restart_progress.close()
             del self._steam_restart_progress
-        self.setEnabled(True)
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
         if success:
             self._safe_append_text("Steam restarted successfully.")
             
@@ -722,7 +793,7 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
         """Handle error from the automated prefix workflow"""
         self._safe_append_text(f"Error during automated Steam setup: {error_message}")
         self._safe_append_text("Please check the logs for details.")
-        self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
 
     def show_shortcut_conflict_dialog(self, conflicts):
         """Show dialog to resolve shortcut name conflicts"""
@@ -1162,8 +1233,8 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
 
     def on_configuration_complete(self, success, message, modlist_name):
         """Handle configuration completion (same as Tuxborn)"""
-        # Always re-enable the start button when workflow completes
-        self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+        # Re-enable all controls when workflow completes
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
         
         if success:
             # Calculate time taken
@@ -1185,8 +1256,8 @@ class ConfigureNewModlistScreen(QWidget):
     
     def on_configuration_error(self, error_message):
         """Handle configuration error"""
-        # Re-enable the start button on error
-        self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+        # Re-enable all controls on error
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
         
         self._safe_append_text(f"Configuration error: {error_message}")
         MessageService.critical(self, "Configuration Error", f"Configuration failed: {error_message}", safety_level="medium")

jackify/frontends/gui/screens/install_modlist.py

@@ -355,9 +355,8 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         self.online_modlists = {}  # {game_type: [modlist_dict, ...]}
         self.modlist_details = {}  # {modlist_name: modlist_dict}
 
-        # Path for workflow log
-        self.modlist_log_path = os.path.expanduser('~/Jackify/logs/Modlist_Install_workflow.log')
-        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
+        # Initialize log path (can be refreshed via refresh_paths method)
+        self.refresh_paths()
 
         # Initialize services early
         from jackify.backend.services.api_key_service import APIKeyService
@@ -459,11 +458,11 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         file_layout.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
         self.file_edit = QLineEdit()
         self.file_edit.setMinimumWidth(400)
-        file_btn = QPushButton("Browse")
-        file_btn.clicked.connect(self.browse_wabbajack_file)
+        self.file_btn = QPushButton("Browse")
+        self.file_btn.clicked.connect(self.browse_wabbajack_file)
         file_layout.addWidget(QLabel(".wabbajack File:"))
         file_layout.addWidget(self.file_edit)
-        file_layout.addWidget(file_btn)
+        file_layout.addWidget(self.file_btn)
         self.file_group.setLayout(file_layout)
         file_tab_vbox.addWidget(self.file_group)
         file_tab.setLayout(file_tab_vbox)
@@ -484,22 +483,22 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         install_dir_label = QLabel("Install Directory:")
         self.install_dir_edit = QLineEdit(self.config_handler.get_modlist_install_base_dir())
         self.install_dir_edit.setMaximumHeight(25)  # Force compact height
-        browse_install_btn = QPushButton("Browse")
-        browse_install_btn.clicked.connect(self.browse_install_dir)
+        self.browse_install_btn = QPushButton("Browse")
+        self.browse_install_btn.clicked.connect(self.browse_install_dir)
         install_dir_hbox = QHBoxLayout()
         install_dir_hbox.addWidget(self.install_dir_edit)
-        install_dir_hbox.addWidget(browse_install_btn)
+        install_dir_hbox.addWidget(self.browse_install_btn)
         form_grid.addWidget(install_dir_label, 1, 0, alignment=Qt.AlignLeft | Qt.AlignVCenter)
         form_grid.addLayout(install_dir_hbox, 1, 1)
         # Downloads Dir
         downloads_dir_label = QLabel("Downloads Directory:")
         self.downloads_dir_edit = QLineEdit(self.config_handler.get_modlist_downloads_base_dir())
         self.downloads_dir_edit.setMaximumHeight(25)  # Force compact height
-        browse_downloads_btn = QPushButton("Browse")
-        browse_downloads_btn.clicked.connect(self.browse_downloads_dir)
+        self.browse_downloads_btn = QPushButton("Browse")
+        self.browse_downloads_btn.clicked.connect(self.browse_downloads_dir)
         downloads_dir_hbox = QHBoxLayout()
         downloads_dir_hbox.addWidget(self.downloads_dir_edit)
-        downloads_dir_hbox.addWidget(browse_downloads_btn)
+        downloads_dir_hbox.addWidget(self.browse_downloads_btn)
         form_grid.addWidget(downloads_dir_label, 2, 0, alignment=Qt.AlignLeft | Qt.AlignVCenter)
         form_grid.addLayout(downloads_dir_hbox, 2, 1)
         # Nexus API Key
@@ -603,7 +602,25 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
                 self.resolution_combo.setCurrentIndex(0)
         # Otherwise, default is 'Leave unchanged' (index 0)
         form_grid.addWidget(resolution_label, 5, 0, alignment=Qt.AlignLeft | Qt.AlignVCenter)
-        form_grid.addWidget(self.resolution_combo, 5, 1)
+        
+        # Horizontal layout for resolution dropdown and auto-restart checkbox
+        resolution_and_restart_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.setSpacing(12)
+        
+        # Resolution dropdown (made smaller)
+        self.resolution_combo.setMaximumWidth(280)  # Constrain width but keep aesthetically pleasing
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.addWidget(self.resolution_combo)
+        
+        # Add stretch to push checkbox to the right
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.addStretch()
+        
+        # Auto-accept Steam restart checkbox (right-aligned)
+        self.auto_restart_checkbox = QCheckBox("Auto-accept Steam restart")
+        self.auto_restart_checkbox.setChecked(False)  # Always default to unchecked per session
+        self.auto_restart_checkbox.setToolTip("When checked, Steam restart dialog will be automatically accepted, allowing unattended installation")
+        resolution_and_restart_layout.addWidget(self.auto_restart_checkbox)
+        
+        form_grid.addLayout(resolution_and_restart_layout, 5, 1)
         form_section_widget = QWidget()
         form_section_widget.setSizePolicy(QSizePolicy.Expanding, QSizePolicy.Fixed)
         form_section_widget.setLayout(form_grid)
@@ -723,6 +740,57 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         
         # Initialize process tracking
         self.process = None
+        
+        # Initialize empty controls list - will be populated after UI is built
+        self._actionable_controls = []
+        
+        # Now collect all actionable controls after UI is fully built
+        self._collect_actionable_controls()
+    
+    def _collect_actionable_controls(self):
+        """Collect all actionable controls that should be disabled during operations (except Cancel)"""
+        self._actionable_controls = [
+            # Main action button
+            self.start_btn,
+            # Game/modlist selection
+            self.game_type_btn,
+            self.modlist_btn,
+            # Source tabs (entire tab widget)
+            self.source_tabs,
+            # Form fields
+            self.modlist_name_edit,
+            self.install_dir_edit,
+            self.downloads_dir_edit,
+            self.api_key_edit,
+            self.file_edit,
+            # Browse buttons
+            self.browse_install_btn,
+            self.browse_downloads_btn,
+            self.file_btn,
+            # Resolution controls
+            self.resolution_combo,
+            # Checkboxes
+            self.save_api_key_checkbox,
+            self.auto_restart_checkbox,
+        ]
+
+    def _disable_controls_during_operation(self):
+        """Disable all actionable controls during install/configure operations (except Cancel)"""
+        for control in self._actionable_controls:
+            if control:
+                control.setEnabled(False)
+
+    def _enable_controls_after_operation(self):
+        """Re-enable all actionable controls after install/configure operations complete"""
+        for control in self._actionable_controls:
+            if control:
+                control.setEnabled(True)
+
+    def refresh_paths(self):
+        """Refresh cached paths when config changes."""
+        from jackify.shared.paths import get_jackify_logs_dir
+        self.modlist_log_path = get_jackify_logs_dir() / 'Modlist_Install_workflow.log'
+        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
 
     def _open_url_safe(self, url):
         """Safely open URL using subprocess to avoid Qt library conflicts in PyInstaller"""
@@ -1121,6 +1189,9 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         if not self._check_protontricks():
             return
         
+        # Disable all controls during installation (except Cancel)
+        self._disable_controls_during_operation()
+        
         try:
             tab_index = self.source_tabs.currentIndex()
             install_mode = 'online'
@@ -1128,12 +1199,14 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
                 modlist = self.file_edit.text().strip()
                 if not modlist or not os.path.isfile(modlist) or not modlist.endswith('.wabbajack'):
                     MessageService.warning(self, "Invalid Modlist", "Please select a valid .wabbajack file.")
+                    self._enable_controls_after_operation()
                     return
                 install_mode = 'file'
             else:
                 modlist = self.modlist_btn.text().strip()
                 if not modlist or modlist in ("Select Modlist", "Fetching modlists...", "No modlists found.", "Error fetching modlists."):
                     MessageService.warning(self, "Invalid Modlist", "Please select a valid modlist.")
+                    self._enable_controls_after_operation()
                     return
                 
                 # For online modlists, use machine_url instead of display name
@@ -1159,6 +1232,7 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
                 missing_fields.append("Nexus API Key")
             if missing_fields:
                 MessageService.warning(self, "Missing Required Fields", f"Please fill in all required fields before starting the install:\n- " + "\n- ".join(missing_fields))
+                self._enable_controls_after_operation()
                 return
             validation_handler = ValidationHandler()
             from pathlib import Path
@@ -1324,14 +1398,11 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
             debug_print(f"DEBUG: Exception in validate_and_start_install: {e}")
             import traceback
             debug_print(f"DEBUG: Traceback: {traceback.format_exc()}")
-            # Re-enable the button in case of exception
-            self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+            # Re-enable all controls after exception
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             self.cancel_btn.setVisible(True)
             self.cancel_install_btn.setVisible(False)
-            # Also re-enable the entire widget
-            self.setEnabled(True)
-            debug_print(f"DEBUG: Widget re-enabled in exception handler, widget enabled: {self.isEnabled()}")
-            print(f"DEBUG: Widget re-enabled in exception handler, widget enabled: {self.isEnabled()}")  # Always print
+            debug_print(f"DEBUG: Controls re-enabled in exception handler")
 
     def run_modlist_installer(self, modlist, install_dir, downloads_dir, api_key, install_mode='online'):
         debug_print('DEBUG: run_modlist_installer called - USING THREADED BACKEND WRAPPER')
@@ -1501,12 +1572,21 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
                 self._safe_append_text(f"\nModlist installation completed successfully.")
                 self._safe_append_text(f"\nWarning: Post-install configuration skipped for unsupported game: {game_name or game_type}")
             else:
-                # Show the normal install complete dialog for supported games
-                reply = MessageService.question(
-                    self, "Modlist Install Complete!",
-                    "Modlist install complete!\n\nWould you like to add this modlist to Steam and configure it now? Steam will restart, closing any game you have open!",
-                    critical=False  # Non-critical, won't steal focus
-                )
+                # Check if auto-restart is enabled
+                auto_restart_enabled = hasattr(self, 'auto_restart_checkbox') and self.auto_restart_checkbox.isChecked()
+                
+                if auto_restart_enabled:
+                    # Auto-accept Steam restart - proceed without dialog
+                    self._safe_append_text("\nAuto-accepting Steam restart (unattended mode enabled)")
+                    reply = QMessageBox.Yes  # Simulate user clicking Yes
+                else:
+                    # Show the normal install complete dialog for supported games
+                    reply = MessageService.question(
+                        self, "Modlist Install Complete!",
+                        "Modlist install complete!\n\nWould you like to add this modlist to Steam and configure it now? Steam will restart, closing any game you have open!",
+                        critical=False  # Non-critical, won't steal focus
+                    )
+                
                 if reply == QMessageBox.Yes:
                     # --- Create Steam shortcut BEFORE restarting Steam ---
                     # Proceed directly to automated prefix creation
@@ -1522,6 +1602,8 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
                         "You can manually add the modlist to Steam later if desired.",
                         safety_level="medium"
                     )
+                    # Re-enable controls since operation is complete
+                    self._enable_controls_after_operation()
         else:
             # Check for user cancellation first
             last_output = self.console.toPlainText()
@@ -1611,9 +1693,6 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         progress.setMinimumDuration(0)
         progress.setValue(0)
         progress.show()
-        self.setEnabled(False)
-        debug_print(f"DEBUG: Widget disabled in restart_steam_and_configure, widget enabled: {self.isEnabled()}")
-        print(f"DEBUG: Widget disabled in restart_steam_and_configure, widget enabled: {self.isEnabled()}")  # Always print
         
         def do_restart():
             debug_print("DEBUG: do_restart thread started - using direct backend service")
@@ -1651,9 +1730,7 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
             finally:
                 self._steam_restart_progress = None
         
-        self.setEnabled(True)
-        debug_print(f"DEBUG: Widget re-enabled in _on_steam_restart_finished, widget enabled: {self.isEnabled()}")
-        print(f"DEBUG: Widget re-enabled in _on_steam_restart_finished, widget enabled: {self.isEnabled()}")  # Always print
+        # Controls are managed by the proper control management system
         if success:
             self._safe_append_text("Steam restarted successfully.")
             
@@ -1676,6 +1753,8 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
     def start_automated_prefix_workflow(self):
         """Start the automated prefix creation workflow"""
         try:
+            # Disable controls during installation
+            self._disable_controls_during_operation()
             modlist_name = self.modlist_name_edit.text().strip()
             install_dir = self.install_dir_edit.text().strip()
             final_exe_path = os.path.join(install_dir, "ModOrganizer.exe")
@@ -1784,33 +1863,43 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
             import traceback
             debug_print(f"DEBUG: Traceback: {traceback.format_exc()}")
             self._safe_append_text(f"ERROR: Failed to start automated workflow: {e}")
+            # Re-enable controls on exception
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
     
     def on_automated_prefix_finished(self, success, prefix_path, new_appid_str, last_timestamp=None):
         """Handle completion of automated prefix creation"""
-        if success:
-            debug_print(f"SUCCESS: Automated prefix creation completed!")
-            debug_print(f"Prefix created at: {prefix_path}")
-            if new_appid_str and new_appid_str != "0":
-                debug_print(f"AppID: {new_appid_str}")
-            
-            # Convert string AppID back to integer for configuration
-            new_appid = int(new_appid_str) if new_appid_str and new_appid_str != "0" else None
-            
-            # Continue with configuration using the new AppID and timestamp
-            modlist_name = self.modlist_name_edit.text().strip()
-            install_dir = self.install_dir_edit.text().strip()
-            self.continue_configuration_after_automated_prefix(new_appid, modlist_name, install_dir, last_timestamp)
-        else:
-            self._safe_append_text(f"ERROR: Automated prefix creation failed")
-            self._safe_append_text("Please check the logs for details")
-            MessageService.critical(self, "Automated Setup Failed", 
-                "Automated prefix creation failed. Please check the console output for details.")
+        try:
+            if success:
+                debug_print(f"SUCCESS: Automated prefix creation completed!")
+                debug_print(f"Prefix created at: {prefix_path}")
+                if new_appid_str and new_appid_str != "0":
+                    debug_print(f"AppID: {new_appid_str}")
+                
+                # Convert string AppID back to integer for configuration
+                new_appid = int(new_appid_str) if new_appid_str and new_appid_str != "0" else None
+                
+                # Continue with configuration using the new AppID and timestamp
+                modlist_name = self.modlist_name_edit.text().strip()
+                install_dir = self.install_dir_edit.text().strip()
+                self.continue_configuration_after_automated_prefix(new_appid, modlist_name, install_dir, last_timestamp)
+            else:
+                self._safe_append_text(f"ERROR: Automated prefix creation failed")
+                self._safe_append_text("Please check the logs for details")
+                MessageService.critical(self, "Automated Setup Failed", 
+                    "Automated prefix creation failed. Please check the console output for details.")
+                # Re-enable controls on failure
+                self._enable_controls_after_operation()
+        finally:
+            # Always ensure controls are re-enabled when workflow truly completes
+            pass
     
     def on_automated_prefix_error(self, error_msg):
         """Handle error in automated prefix creation"""
         self._safe_append_text(f"ERROR: Error during automated prefix creation: {error_msg}")
         MessageService.critical(self, "Automated Setup Error", 
             f"Error during automated prefix creation: {error_msg}")
+        # Re-enable controls on error
+        self._enable_controls_after_operation()
     
     def on_automated_prefix_progress(self, progress_msg):
         """Handle progress updates from automated prefix creation"""
@@ -1831,7 +1920,6 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         self.steam_restart_progress.setMinimumDuration(0)
         self.steam_restart_progress.setValue(0)
         self.steam_restart_progress.show()
-        self.setEnabled(False)
     
     def hide_steam_restart_progress(self):
         """Hide Steam restart progress dialog"""
@@ -1843,45 +1931,53 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
                 pass
             finally:
                 self.steam_restart_progress = None
-        self.setEnabled(True)
+        # Controls are managed by the proper control management system
 
     def on_configuration_complete(self, success, message, modlist_name):
         """Handle configuration completion on main thread"""
-        if success:
-            # Show celebration SuccessDialog after the entire workflow
-            from ..dialogs import SuccessDialog
-            import time
-            if not hasattr(self, '_install_workflow_start_time'):
-                self._install_workflow_start_time = time.time()
-            time_taken = int(time.time() - self._install_workflow_start_time)
-            mins, secs = divmod(time_taken, 60)
-            time_str = f"{mins} minutes, {secs} seconds" if mins else f"{secs} seconds"
-            display_names = {
-                'skyrim': 'Skyrim',
-                'fallout4': 'Fallout 4',
-                'falloutnv': 'Fallout New Vegas',
-                'oblivion': 'Oblivion',
-                'starfield': 'Starfield',
-                'oblivion_remastered': 'Oblivion Remastered',
-                'enderal': 'Enderal'
-            }
-            game_name = display_names.get(self._current_game_type, self._current_game_name)
-            success_dialog = SuccessDialog(
-                modlist_name=modlist_name,
-                workflow_type="install",
-                time_taken=time_str,
-                game_name=game_name,
-                parent=self
-            )
-            success_dialog.show()
-        elif hasattr(self, '_manual_steps_retry_count') and self._manual_steps_retry_count >= 3:
-            # Max retries reached - show failure message
-            MessageService.critical(self, "Manual Steps Failed", 
-                               "Manual steps validation failed after multiple attempts.")
-        else:
-            # Configuration failed for other reasons
-            MessageService.critical(self, "Configuration Failed", 
-                               "Post-install configuration failed. Please check the console output.")
+        try:
+            # Re-enable controls now that installation/configuration is complete
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
+            
+            if success:
+                # Show celebration SuccessDialog after the entire workflow
+                from ..dialogs import SuccessDialog
+                import time
+                if not hasattr(self, '_install_workflow_start_time'):
+                    self._install_workflow_start_time = time.time()
+                time_taken = int(time.time() - self._install_workflow_start_time)
+                mins, secs = divmod(time_taken, 60)
+                time_str = f"{mins} minutes, {secs} seconds" if mins else f"{secs} seconds"
+                display_names = {
+                    'skyrim': 'Skyrim',
+                    'fallout4': 'Fallout 4',
+                    'falloutnv': 'Fallout New Vegas',
+                    'oblivion': 'Oblivion',
+                    'starfield': 'Starfield',
+                    'oblivion_remastered': 'Oblivion Remastered',
+                    'enderal': 'Enderal'
+                }
+                game_name = display_names.get(self._current_game_type, self._current_game_name)
+                success_dialog = SuccessDialog(
+                    modlist_name=modlist_name,
+                    workflow_type="install",
+                    time_taken=time_str,
+                    game_name=game_name,
+                    parent=self
+                )
+                success_dialog.show()
+            elif hasattr(self, '_manual_steps_retry_count') and self._manual_steps_retry_count >= 3:
+                # Max retries reached - show failure message
+                MessageService.critical(self, "Manual Steps Failed", 
+                                   "Manual steps validation failed after multiple attempts.")
+            else:
+                # Configuration failed for other reasons
+                MessageService.critical(self, "Configuration Failed", 
+                                   "Post-install configuration failed. Please check the console output.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Ensure controls are re-enabled even on unexpected errors
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
+            raise
         # Clean up thread
         if hasattr(self, 'config_thread') and self.config_thread is not None:
             # Disconnect all signals to prevent "Internal C++ object already deleted" errors
@@ -1940,8 +2036,8 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
         else:
             # User clicked Cancel or closed the dialog - cancel the workflow
             self._safe_append_text("\n🛑 Manual steps cancelled by user. Workflow stopped.")
-            # Reset button states
-            self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+            # Re-enable all controls when workflow is cancelled
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             self.cancel_btn.setVisible(True)
             self.cancel_install_btn.setVisible(False)
 
@@ -2513,8 +2609,8 @@ class InstallModlistScreen(QWidget):
             # Cleanup any remaining processes
             self.cleanup_processes()
             
-            # Reset button states
-            self.start_btn.setEnabled(True)
+            # Reset button states and re-enable all controls
+            self._enable_controls_after_operation()
             self.cancel_btn.setVisible(True)
             self.cancel_install_btn.setVisible(False)
             

jackify/frontends/gui/screens/tuxborn_installer.py

@@ -106,8 +106,7 @@ class TuxbornInstallerScreen(QWidget):
         self.modlist_details = {}  # {modlist_name: modlist_dict}
 
         # Path for workflow log
-        self.modlist_log_path = os.path.expanduser('~/Jackify/logs/Tuxborn_Installer_workflow.log')
-        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
+        self.refresh_paths()
 
         # Initialize services early
         from jackify.backend.services.api_key_service import APIKeyService
@@ -440,6 +439,12 @@ class TuxbornInstallerScreen(QWidget):
         self.start_btn.clicked.connect(self.validate_and_start_install)
         self.steam_restart_finished.connect(self._on_steam_restart_finished)
 
+    def refresh_paths(self):
+        """Refresh cached paths when config changes."""
+        from jackify.shared.paths import get_jackify_logs_dir
+        self.modlist_log_path = get_jackify_logs_dir() / 'Tuxborn_Installer_workflow.log'
+        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(self.modlist_log_path), exist_ok=True)
+
     def _open_url_safe(self, url):
         """Safely open URL using subprocess to avoid Qt library conflicts in PyInstaller"""
         import subprocess