diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 2ff412d91..9a92223ed 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -1,9 +1,20 @@
+env:
+  IS_RELEASE_BRANCH: ${{ startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/heads/release/') }}
+  BRANCH_NAME: ${{ github.ref_name }}
+
 name: Build and Deploy
 
 on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
   push:
     branches:
       - 'release/1.*'
+    paths-ignore:
+      - '.github/**'
+      - '.gitignore'
+      - '*.md'
+      - 'LICENSE'
+      - 'build-and-deploy.ps1'
 
 jobs:
   build:
@@ -84,7 +95,8 @@ jobs:
           path: drop # Local folder where artifacts are downloaded
 
       - name: Extract version from file name
-        id: extract_version
+        if: env.IS_RELEASE_BRANCH == 'true'
+        id: version_from_filename
         run: |
           $file = Get-ChildItem drop -Filter "Greenshot-INSTALLER-*.exe" | Select-Object -First 1
           if (-not $file) {
@@ -96,22 +108,47 @@ jobs:
             throw "Version number could not be extracted from file name: $($file.Name)"
           }
         shell: pwsh
+
+      - name: Set version from sanitized branch name
+        if: env.IS_RELEASE_BRANCH != 'true'
+        id: version_from_branchname
+        run: |
+          $branch = "${{ github.ref }}" -replace '^refs/heads/', ''
+          $sanitized = $branch -replace '[^a-zA-Z0-9._-]', '_'
+          echo "version=$sanitized" >> $Env:GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        shell: pwsh
+
+      - name: Set version info
+        id: version_info
+        run: |
+          echo "version=${{ steps.version_from_filename.outputs.version || steps.version_from_branchname.outputs.version }}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+        shell: bash
+        
    
       - name: Create tag
+        if: env.IS_RELEASE_BRANCH == 'true'
         run: |
           git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
           git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
-          git tag -a "v${{ steps.extract_version.outputs.version }}" -m "v${{ steps.extract_version.outputs.version }}"
-          git push origin "v${{ steps.extract_version.outputs.version }}"
+          git tag -a "v${{ steps.version_info.outputs.version }}" -m "v${{ steps.version_info.outputs.version }}"
+          git push origin "v${{ steps.version_info.outputs.version }}"
+
+      - name: Rename installer for non-release branch
+        if: env.IS_RELEASE_BRANCH != 'true'
+        run: |
+          branch="${BRANCH_NAME:-${GITHUB_REF#refs/heads/}}"
+          sanitized=$(echo "$branch" | sed 's/[^a-zA-Z0-9._-]/_/g')
+          mv drop/Greenshot-INSTALLER-*.exe "drop/Greenshot-INSTALLER-${sanitized}.exe"
+        shell: bash
 
       - name: Create GitHub Release
         uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
         with:
-          name: "Greenshot ${{ steps.extract_version.outputs.version }} (continuous build)"
-          tag_name: "v${{ steps.extract_version.outputs.version }}"
+          name: "Greenshot ${{ steps.version_info.outputs.version }} (continuous build)"
+          tag_name: ${{ env.IS_RELEASE_BRANCH == 'true' && format('v{0}', steps.version_info.outputs.version) || env.BRANCH_NAME }}
           files: drop/*.exe
           generate_release_notes: true
-          draft: false
+          draft: ${{ env.IS_RELEASE_BRANCH != 'true'  }}
           prerelease: true
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
diff --git a/.github/workflows/update-gh-pages.yml b/.github/workflows/update-gh-pages.yml
index 5026ffb18..ba45b70d1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/update-gh-pages.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/update-gh-pages.yml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: Update GitHub Pages
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
   release:
-    types: [published]
+    types: [published, unpublished, created, edited, deleted, prereleased, released]
 
 jobs:
   update-gh-pages:
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 90fff9b6f..a3e9696c7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,10 +21,25 @@ Being easy to understand and configurable, Greenshot is an efficient tool for pr
 
 About this repository
 ---------------------
-This repository is for Greenshot 1.3, currently in development, but is the next planned release
+This is the development branch is for Greenshot 1.3, which has been first released on 2025-07-14. 
 
 Releases
 --------
 
 You can find a list of all releases (stable and unstable) in the [Github releases](https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases) or in the [version history on our website](https://getgreenshot.org/version-history/).
 The [downloads page on our website](https://getgreenshot.org/downloads/) always links to the latest stable release.
+
+Trademark and Logo Usage Policy
+-------------------------------
+
+The Greenshot logo and trademark are the property of the Greenshot development team. Unauthorized use of the logo and trademark is generally prohibited. However, we allow the use of the Greenshot name and logo in the following contexts:
+
+* In blog posts, articles, or reviews that discuss or promote the Greenshot, provided that the usage is fair and does not imply endorsement by Greenshot.
+* In educational materials or presentations that accurately represent the project.
+
+Please refrain from using the Greenshot logo and trademark in any promotional materials, products, or in a manner that may cause confusion or imply endorsement without prior written permission.
+
+If you have any questions or wish to seek permission for other uses, please contact us.
+
+Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
+
diff --git a/installer/innosetup/setup.iss b/installer/innosetup/setup.iss
index 428caa5c0..fa358ee7b 100644
--- a/installer/innosetup/setup.iss
+++ b/installer/innosetup/setup.iss
@@ -127,13 +127,18 @@ AppVersion={#Version}
 ArchitecturesInstallIn64BitMode=x64
 Compression=lzma2/ultra64
 SolidCompression=yes
-DefaultDirName={code:DefDirRoot}\{#ExeName}
+DefaultDirName={autopf}\{#ExeName}
 DefaultGroupName={#ExeName}
 InfoBeforeFile=..\additional_files\readme.txt
 LicenseFile=..\additional_files\license.txt
 LanguageDetectionMethod=uilanguage
 MinVersion=6.1sp1
 OutputDir=..\
+; user may choose between all-users vs. current-user installation in a dialog or by using the /ALLUSERS flag (on the command line)
+; in registry section, HKA will take care of the appropriate root key (HKLM vs. HKCU), see https://jrsoftware.org/ishelp/index.php?topic=admininstallmode
+PrivilegesRequiredOverridesAllowed=dialog
+; admin privileges not required, unless user chooses all-users installation
+; the installer will ask for elevation if needed
 PrivilegesRequired=lowest
 SetupIconFile=..\..\src\Greenshot\icons\applicationIcon\icon.ico
 #if CertumThumbprint  != ""
@@ -154,6 +159,7 @@ VersionInfoVersion={#Version}
 WizardImageFile=installer-large.bmp
 ; Reference a bitmap, max size 55x58
 WizardSmallImageFile=installer-small.bmp
+
 [Registry]
 ; Delete all startup entries, so we don't have leftover values
 Root: HKCU; Subkey: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run; ValueType: none; ValueName: {#ExeName}; Flags: deletevalue noerror;
@@ -172,24 +178,16 @@ Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Classes\.greenshot; ValueType: none; ValueName: {#E
 Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot; ValueType: none; ValueName: {#ExeName}; Flags: deletevalue noerror;
 
 ; Create the startup entries if requested to do so
-; HKEY_LOCAL_USER - for current user only
-Root: HKCU; Subkey: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run; ValueType: string; ValueName: {#ExeName}; ValueData: """{app}\{#ExeName}.exe"""; Permissions: users-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Tasks: startup; Check: IsRegularUser
-; HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - for all users when admin
-Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run; ValueType: string; ValueName: {#ExeName}; ValueData: """{app}\{#ExeName}.exe"""; Permissions: admins-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Tasks: startup; Check: not IsRegularUser
+Root: HKA; Subkey: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run; ValueType: string; ValueName: {#ExeName}; ValueData: """{app}\{#ExeName}.exe"""; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Tasks: startup
 
 ; Register our own filetype for all users
-; HKEY_LOCAL_USER - for current user only
-Root: HKCU; Subkey: Software\Classes\.greenshot; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: "Greenshot"; Permissions: users-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: IsRegularUser
-Root: HKCU; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: "Greenshot File"; Permissions: users-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: IsRegularUser
-Root: HKCU; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot\DefaultIcon; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: """{app}\Greenshot.EXE,0"""; Permissions: users-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: IsRegularUser
-Root: HKCU; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot\shell\open\command; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: """{app}\Greenshot.EXE"" --openfile ""%1"""; Permissions: users-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: IsRegularUser
+Root: HKA; Subkey: Software\Classes\.greenshot; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: "Greenshot"; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror
+Root: HKA; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: "Greenshot File"; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror
+Root: HKA; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot\DefaultIcon; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: """{app}\Greenshot.EXE,0"""; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror
+Root: HKA; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot\shell\open\command; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: """{app}\Greenshot.EXE"" --openfile ""%1"""; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror
+
 ; Disable the default PRTSCR Snipping Tool in Windows 11
 Root: HKCU; Subkey: Control Panel\Keyboard; ValueType: dword; ValueName: "PrintScreenKeyForSnippingEnabled"; ValueData: "0"; Flags: uninsdeletevalue; Check: ShouldDisableSnippingTool
-; HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - for all users when admin
-Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Classes\.greenshot; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: "Greenshot"; Permissions: admins-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: not IsRegularUser
-Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: "Greenshot File"; Permissions: admins-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: not IsRegularUser
-Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot\DefaultIcon; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: """{app}\Greenshot.EXE,0"""; Permissions: admins-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: not IsRegularUser
-Root: HKLM; Subkey: Software\Classes\Greenshot\shell\open\command; ValueType: string; ValueName: ""; ValueData: """{app}\Greenshot.EXE"" --openfile ""%1"""; Permissions: admins-modify; Flags: uninsdeletevalue noerror; Check: not IsRegularUser
 
 [Icons]
 Name: {group}\{#ExeName}; Filename: {app}\{#ExeName}.exe; WorkingDir: {app}; AppUserModelID: "{#ExeName}"
@@ -540,22 +538,6 @@ Name: "languages\zhCN"; Description: {cm:zhCN}; Types: full custom; Flags: disab
 Name: "languages\zhTW"; Description: {cm:zhTW}; Types: full custom; Flags: disablenouninstallwarning; Check: hasLanguageGroup('9')
 
 [Code]
-// Do we have a regular user trying to install this?
-function IsRegularUser(): Boolean;
-begin
-	Result := not (IsAdmin or IsAdminInstallMode);
-end;
-
-// The following code is used to select the installation path, this is localappdata if non poweruser
-function DefDirRoot(Param: String): String;
-begin
-	if IsRegularUser then
-		Result := ExpandConstant('{localappdata}')
-	else
-		Result := ExpandConstant('{pf}')
-end;
-
-
 function FullInstall(Param : String) : String;
 begin
 	result := SetupMessage(msgFullInstallation);