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squishiful

Jun 20th, 2005 12:45 PM

Install File

I want to create an install file for a program I created in Visual Studio .NET, I want it to put the program in the program files folder, a shortcut in the start menu and on the desktop, add two registry keys, and check if the .NET framework is installed and if not install it. Is all this possible? I have no idea how to create an install file. Thanx for the help in advance!

Wraith Daquell

Jun 20th, 2005 9:53 PM

Yes, this is possible.
Go to the File menu... File->New->Project->Setup and Deployment->Setup Project
You should try playing around with it first; in my experience, it's a little tricky to use.

squishiful

Jun 21st, 2005 9:25 AM

k Thanx!

squishiful

Jun 22nd, 2005 12:54 PM

I have evrything set I just need to include the .NET package and two .reg files where do I put these?

Rory	Jun 25th, 2005 6:22 PM

You could make them extract as an aditional file and then add the post install command "regedit -i %1" where %1 is the path to the .reg file, which would be one of the installation variables available. However, the wizard has its own section for manipulating the registry, so it'd be best to use that.

squishiful

Jun 25th, 2005 10:08 PM

kewl thanx

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