How to make Your C# application installable

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How to make Your C# application installable

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Started 1 year ago by alphahelix
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alphahelix

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I would like to know how ..after writing your application in c#,one can package it so that you can
install it ,having all the options like,accepting terms and choosing install location..

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Posted 1 year ago #

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The Geek

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You can use the nullsoft installer to wrap it up into an installable. Otherwise there's similar functionality built into visual studio.

http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Main_Page

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Justin

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There is also Inno Setup to create installers too.
Also many other ones that cost money like InstallShield.
I'm not sure of the tool to make one but one other way is making a package that uses the Windows Installer.
I haven't found a free easy tool to create Windows Installer packages but from what I've read it's the best way to go if possible.

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sjac

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Yeah, as The Geek said, there is an easy to use one built into visual studio. If you dont have it you should check out vs2008 C# express edition. Its very nice!

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