I currently have VS2008 with SQL Analysis Services, SQL Integration Services, and SQL Reporting Services.Now I need VB.Net 2008 to write and compile a utility app incorporating a 3rd party API library, but I don't know which product to download.
My IT department sent me an MSDN Subscription Benefit Access Number in my name, and there are many products under the VS2008 header.
I'm guessing I need, "Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition (x86) - DVD (English)". Is this correct?I don't anticipate needing any other tools (outside of VB.Net, and the SQL products)Will installing this break my other three products, or leave them intact?
I need to Install a MSI Package as a Prerequisite For an Installation Using Wix Setup...How Can I do it....? I first need to install this MSI package and only want to Continue the Set up,If this Installation Would be Successful...
I've made a program but when others try and run the installer they're getting the error "unable to install or run the application.The application requires that assembly Microsoft.vbe.Interop Version 12.0.0.90 be installed in the Global Assembly Cache first.
I have a project that i have created in Visual Studio express and SQL server express. i want to create an install file so that i can send to others to install. Currently it is requiring the user to install SQL server Express and 3.5 .net framework.what steps can i take to stop the user having to install these 2 so that it is a simple install for them.
I'm looking to make a simple install wizard to install my program (I know Visual Studio 2010 already has an installer) but anyway, I would like to make it myself, kind of line reinvent the wheel?
While trying to install my application, when system tries to install .Net Framework, it gives an error.Is there any source where I could download uninstalled .Net Framework 3.0 and provide my clients with application?
Is it possible to install VS 2010 first,then install VS2008?i am asking this because in many cases(specially while installing the O.S) i see that after installing the higher version the lower version of O.S cant be installed....and if want to install linux then it might be installed after installing all the windows O.S starting from xp,then vista,then win7 and finally fedora 12..
my vb experience is fairly limited - I've only used it when supporting legacy applications or for small tasks so apologies if what I'm asking seems simple. I wrote a small vb install script which creates a new folder on a users desktop, copies over relevant files from the install folder to the users new folder and creates a shortcut on the users desktop.
This works great for giving stuff to QA to test. However, there's one dll included in the install folder which is also in the users GAC. The code looks in the GAC first for this dll and only looks in the install folder if none exists in the GAC.
What I want to do is include a line in my install script to copy this dll to the users GAC as well as copying it to the installation folder.Is there anyway to do this in VB? I did find the following on one of the MS sites for installing into the GAC gacutil /i a.dll
Is it possible to run this through VB or is there a cleaner way of doing this?
i am having a Visual Studio 2008 but it not install with crystal report when i open add new item-> its didnot contain Crystal Report how can i add crystal report and make crystal reports in visual studio 2008 how i install crystal report with visual studio 2008 only crystal reports 2008 install and its open with visual studio 2008 when we click Project->Add New Item-> and crystal reports shows in thiis file
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.
I 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.
I 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.
i'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.
I 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.
Using 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?
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?
I 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'.
I 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.
Just 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
