I'm developing an application using the C# programming language. How can I create to my own setup file in C# ?I don't want a commercial software. How can I do that?
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Setup file? Could you elaborate a little more?K Mehta– K Mehta2011-07-30 16:05:16 +00:00Commented Jul 30, 2011 at 16:05
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1There's lots of resources about this on the Internet. What part are you having trouble with?Robert Harvey– Robert Harvey2011-07-30 16:07:18 +00:00Commented Jul 30, 2011 at 16:07
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@Robert Harvey- I know how to create custom installers in Visual Studio.I want to create create to my own setup file in C#.MaxCoder88– MaxCoder882011-07-30 16:10:04 +00:00Commented Jul 30, 2011 at 16:10
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So,I want to develope to my own setup.exe in C#.MaxCoder88– MaxCoder882011-07-30 16:11:35 +00:00Commented Jul 30, 2011 at 16:11
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2You need to learn how MSI works. Hard to give links, nobody does this. If you just want to get the feeling that you made your own then use WiX, wix.sourceforge.netHans Passant– Hans Passant2011-07-30 16:47:34 +00:00Commented Jul 30, 2011 at 16:47
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Just create a new Setup Project
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Try the Nullsoft installer: http://nsis.sourceforge.net/
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In the File menu, click New->Project, and then in the dialog select Other Project Types->Setup and Deployment in the tree on the left. Select InstallShield LE or Visual Studio Installer, as you prefer.
Personally I'd recommend Visual Studio Installer->Setup Wizard for beginners.
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Actually, you can do that in Visual Studio by going New Project -> Other Project Type -> Setup and Deployment Visual Studio Installer.
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If you're absolutely determined to write your own .exe that's compatible with the Microsoft installer stuff, then you pretty much need to read this chapter cover-to-cover:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc185688%28v=VS.85%29.aspx