i have a vb.net application
i published it
it made an app files diretory, setup.exe, and some other file
i need everything to be in one file because the users are not very computer savy
is there a way to bundle everything in one installation file?
when i am building the installation file i need to be including some jpegs and i need them to be saved to a specific location how do i include jpegs in the installation? how do i have them be extracted to specific directories?
View 1 RepliesMy problem is that i am using a data base and every time i publish my project it keep giving me the error that the path is not correct, how can i over come this problem? how can I make the data base go with the installation files?
View 1 RepliesI'm trying to publish the application and install it on another PC. However, when I install the app, it doesn't include the .wav files; I have to add them into the folder myself once the app is installed. They are included in the solution window under bin/debug before I hit publish.
Using
My.Computer.Audio.Play(Application.StartupPath & "" & "Treyson.wav")
to play the sound.
i have a project and wish to use a setup file that installs all required software .net etc . I can manage this using the publish function .But i also need to add a couple of csv files to the installation.
change the installation folder to program files instead of application files . I think i need to use the setup and deployment and add a new project using "visual studio installer" .This as far as i have got i can not seem to create a setup (the one i built just hangs)
I have a .chm file linked to my app that is presently being called from it's actual location.HelpProvider1.HelpNamespace = C:Documents and SettingsmgfranzMy DocumentsVisual Studio 2008ProjectsApp NameCleanUp.chm
But when I package the app the directory is going to change to C:Program FilesApp Name by default. The problem arises if the user decides to create an alternate directory. Is there a way to set a $Path at setup runtime so that when the .chm file is called it knows to look in the Home installation directory? Here is the code I use to call the .chm; Private Sub PictureBox1_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles PictureBox1.Click
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I have tested a few applications downloaded from net. They are surely database applications but when I checked in the folder where the application is installed, there is no database (no mdb, sdf etc.) When I install my application, my databases are always in the folder.
What is the trick to make them invisible but they should still work.
When my program is installed, I need to place a folder in the directory path of "C:\" in order my program to work. How do I include the folder in my project, and then durning the install Place the folder where it needs to be? Could someone be so kind as to point me in right direction to read up on something like this?
View 3 RepliesI have VB 2008 Express installed in my PC. I downloaded a program source code written in VB6 but could not open the files. What do I need to do to get this codes displayed.
View 4 RepliesI just made an application using MySQL for the database. I use WAMP.Can I combine WAMP and my application installation into one packet installation ?
View 2 RepliesI have installed a DLL in GAC it is isnstalled properly but it is not refelcted in reference.
View 4 Repliesmy app cant see my access db after installation.i traced the location of the db on the computer after installation
C:\Users\Timosoft\AppData\Local\Apps\2.0\QY65PWX9.W3T\QECRQCWW.P3T\wwtb...exe_e6ecfcd40db94ae4_0001.0000_none_93fcea95705260c6\bin\Debug
didnt get it.am using below code in the program to locate the db.
'declare provider and location
strPath = Path.GetDirectoryName(Application.ExecutablePath) & "\bin\Debug"
dbProvider = "PROVIDER=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;"
dbSource = "Data Source=" & strPath & "\wwtbamDB.mdb;Persist Security Info=False;Jet OLEDB:Database Password=kkkkkkkvvf??"
I've published my application for installation via CD or DVD. I installed it on my machine and it worked fine. I have a couple of questions, I couldn't find the answer to in the GUI. First, when the application is installed, it immediately launches. Can I make something in the installation where a user can click a checkbox saying launch after install? If not, how can I disable the application from launching after the install. And secondly, the application is installed, a desktop shortcut is created, and the application is added to the programs on the start menu. How would I add an uninstall link in the program menu along with the icon to launch the application? Currently I have to go to the control panel add remove programs to remove the application.
View 1 RepliesI recently formatted my PC, re installed Windows 7 64 bit and Visual Basic 2010 Express.When trying to connect to a database I am getting the following error "he Microsoft.ace.oleb.12..0 provider is not registered on the local machine"..After Googling the error most point to suggesting compiling to 32 Bit.I cannot see how to tell VB 2010 to compile to 32 bit.
View 12 RepliesI am writing a installation program that will copy embedded MSI's to the local disk, install each one then delete the MSI's and I don't know how to get the MSI installation status so that my application knows when the installation is completed for each one.
View 2 Repliesi've just completed a vb application and i 'm asked to write installation notes + system requirments to install and the requirments needed to run this application.
View 1 RepliesI downloaded Vb express 2008 from Microsoft site. I am using WindowsXP The download was completed and when the setup starts the progressbar of .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 stops in half way and it is just stuck up with no further movement ahead even after 30 or 40 minutes time. I tried it several times but it just stucks up in half way.Because there are 5 or 6 components of vb express 2008 download and it installs only first component and when it reaches the second component of .Net Framework SP1 the progressbar just helds up in the half way.
View 3 RepliesUsing the code below, I am determining if the computer has service pack 1 installed for office and windows. How do I then execute the SP1 .exe if it is not installed?
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I am creating a small VB.Net (Framework 3.5, Visual Studio 2008) application, requirement is small.
I want to make an EXE and that should run without installation.
I am Ok if all the dependencies, like dlls, are present in ApplicationStartupPath().
The Application should be standalone without installation. Bcoz, I don't want to create a big scene to install a huge .Net Framework in client PC for just a small application, as I said the requirement is small.[code]...
How do i insert the images during an customize installation?
For example, when i was installing Skype, screenshots of Skype appeared during the installation. How would i make that during my installation, with images appeared and disappeared just like skype. I know i could use code to bring back and front, but that is not how i wanted it to be. I tried that code before, but doesnt look good enough.
I code on the side for a little extra cash. Up to now it has always been one off conversion programs. The problem is that I am being asked to generate a report program and there is a dealer acting as the go-between for the end user. I want to maintain control of this program. I don't want this dealer to be able to distribute it to all his customers (or worse sell it), but have no idea of the best way to do it. Since I do this on the side, I obviously cannot afford to purchase a third party utility.When I try to search, all I get are links to people asking what to do when an installation fails. Can anyone point me to a tutorial or article on how to do this without resorting to buying a utility?
View 4 RepliesI have finished my VB program and have been publishing it. I included all the necessary prerequisites and published it, and it worked fine. But then i tested it on some other computers, and while installing the prerequisite SQL server express, it will fail the installation.
When i installed it on computers with Windows 7, SQL did not require do restart and it worked fine. When i installed it on computers with Windows Vista and XP, SQL did require to restart and the installation will always fail.
I think i know whats causing it as well, while publishing it comes up with the warnings
"Item 'Microsoft.Net.Framework.3.5.SP1' could not be located in 'C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft SDKsWindowsv6.0ABootstrapper'. "
and also
'SQL Server 2008 Express Edition' could not find dependent item 'Microsoft.Net.Framework.3.5.SP1'.
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Are there any disadvantages working in a 64-bit environment?
View 4 RepliesI am trying to figure out where to place a code that would cause an application to always delete a database file ONLY when being installed. However, it should not delete this file after installation I.e. when being used. I know you can use: If File.exists() Then File.delete(). But where do you place this code sothat it does not Delele the file when being run? I have tried this but it copies a new file everytime I run the application and data is lost.
View 7 RepliesJust after installing my application, I need to attach my DB to SQL server. I am using following code for it.
Dim cmd As New SqlCommand()
Dim vrMyConString As String = "Data Source=.SQLExpress; INITIAL CATALOG=master; uid=sa; pwd=sa;"
Dim conn As System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection = New SqlConnection(vrMyConString)
cmd.CommandText = "sp_attach_db 'e:dbTest.mdf', 'e:dbTest.ldf'"
' conn.ConnectionString = "Data Source=.SQLExpress; INITIAL CATALOG=master; uid=sa; pwd=sa;"
conn.Open()
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It returns an error:"Login failed for user 'sa'. The user is not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection."
When I install my application on my computer I get a warning that the publisher is not verified. How can I change that? or do I need to worry about that when I distribute my application? The application is written in Visual Studio 2008 with VB.NET
View 2 RepliesJust after installing my application, I need to attach my DB to SQL server. I am using following code for it.[code]It returns an error: "Login failed for user 'sa'. The user is not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection."
View 11 RepliesSomebody have code VB.Net for Block all installation software
View 1 RepliesI create an exe file of my software. After first installation I have to disable the exe, so it cannot be run again because when someone purchases the software from me they can install it only once.
View 3 RepliesI've written an application [Visual Studio 2005 / VB) that works fine when I build it on my Win 7 PC.But when I try to install it XP as a test it falls over imediately on a 'file.exists' call made to establish if the data file exists or not (and if not then create it).
But it raises an exception because it can't find the directory that the file is supposed to be in. For the files location I was using Application.ExecutablePath but on the XP machine it is some weird directory like
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