VS 2008 Custumiz The Installer?
Aug 13, 2010Is it possible to custumiz the Publish wizzar installer? Like add my own icon and skin it ?? Or maybe it's possible to make my own one??
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How To Create Initial Installer And Upgrade Installer?
Aug 12, 2011I'm currently developing an application for a POS Terminal using VB.net. Our project is approaching the last stage of development and I've been tasked to create 2 installers. 1 for Initial Installation, and the other for upgrade installation.
The project is composed of several elements. These are:
1. The application executable
2. Common DLLs that we developed
3. some resources (.resx and XML)
The requirement for the upgrade installer is that only those files with modification should be installed. (i.e. if only the xml or resx files are modified those are the only items that will be reinstalled, since the size of the upgrade installer is a consideration so we cannot reinstall everything).
I'm using Visual Studio 2005 for my deployment project but I'm a bit confused about how to set the properties of each file in such a way that during the upgrade, only the files that were modified would be updated and the rest of the files will not be removed since I'm setting RemovePreviousVersion property to True. I have a hunch that I need to do something with the custom action but I haven't been able to figure it out. The upgrade installer setup is almost the same as the initial installer except that all files are excluded.I tried to acquire a copy of Phil Wilson's book (The definitive guide to Windows Installer) but its not available in our local bookstore and it would take too long to order it.
Basically while tinkering with the settings/properties there are instances where the dll was not updated and there are also times when the application exe was removed.
I already verified that the Product code is the same for both installers and that I'm sure that the version number is being incremented for each upgrade.
If I will be redoing both installers from scratch, how should I go about it?
I'm also confused about the Condition property and the transitive property.
VB2010: Visual Studio Installer Add Other Installer?
Jul 19, 2011Triying to use the built in Visual Studio 2010 to install a couple of files and after that is done to run another installer package (3rd Party Installation Wizard).
View 1 RepliesVS 2008 Best Installer To Use?
Mar 20, 2009In the past I used VB6 to create my apps and used Wise Installer (v9) to create the install package. It was easy because it would read my VB app and automatically setup the file for me. All I had to do was add the numerous other associated files and I was done. Obviously that program is a bit outdated and does not (to my knowledge) have the same capability with a .NET project. Is there any installer out there that does have that capability and does not cost an arm and a leg?
View 10 RepliesVS 2008 Creating An Installer?
Jun 9, 2010I am currently in the process of creating a simple installer to copy files that come with my program and move them into another directory (a game, which I modded, I decided to create an installer to make it easier for people to install). However, I am looking around and trying to find out if it's possible to compile the files into one .EXE instead of a .EXE and a folder containing the files. Whether VS 2008 can do this, I don't know. If it doesn't, is there another program which can compress it into a standalone .EXE?
View 8 RepliesMake A Custom Installer [VB 2008]?
May 4, 2010I want to make my own custom installer without those other stuff. I want the installer to how I made it.I got the layout, directory picker and everything but how can I get the files I want them to install into the program and they click a button so they install to the location.
View 2 RepliesVS 2008 Which Files To Include In Installer?
Sep 8, 2010I am using a seperate installer for my program and in the Release folder I have several files. I was wondering based on this list, which ones I need to include. Here are the extensions of all the files:
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Creating A Windows Installer CD - Initiate The Windows Installer And Have Failed?
May 29, 2011I have written a program in Visual Basic 10 and all is well. I have published it and have been burning the result to a cd and installed it on various computers, however it is the click once app, which has been fine till now. What I need to do now is to have the program install the .exe file and associated files (non click once app) to a specific drive on a computer or network computer. I have searched the net for instructions on how to initiate the windows installer and have failed. is there a program that you can select the source files then point to the installation folder tell it to go and an installation package gets made that I can burn to disk.
View 3 Replies.MSI (Installer File For MS Visual Studio 2008 (.Net)?
Mar 23, 2010I have a MS Visual Studio .NET project created. I also went through the basic steps to add a setup project which created both an .MSI and a setup.exe file under the "Release" folder within the Debug folder. When I ran the setup.exe it installed the website on my http:localhost/Program/default.aspx which is fine and all..
My only problem is that the website does not have some of the customized icons that should be displayed, some of the other files are also missing such as "filename.txt" found in the main directory of my program used for specific calculations. I guess my two questions are:How do I add "All" the files inside my project to the .MSI?? The Website works fine, but its missing some files.
My second question, what if I "Remove" the program? Will it delete all directories, even files manually added to some folders AFTER the installation? For example: Lets say that my website contains a folder called "Data" which gathers data for specific purposes. The "Data" folder is often changed to replace outdated "Data", so when I need to make an update to the program the "Data" should not be removed, my 'client' should be able to just Add/Remove the program to update the program but all the other files should remain unchanged.
VS 2008 Includes Prerequisites In Installer Folder?
Aug 25, 2009I have a problem here. I want to distribute .net framework and windows installer along with my app installation file. The questions:1. Is it legal? Windows installer, yes it is legal. I don't know about .net framework 3.52. Which folder do I have to put the files? I tried the publish, debug, and root folder of the application, none works. I select download from the same location of my application in clickonce.
View 3 RepliesVS 2008 Windows Installer Project Version Req?
Apr 5, 2009I've decided to go with a Windows Installer (Setup Project) in VS Prof, rather than ClickOnce,I've added this project to my main project, and have right clicked and selected 'View -> Launch Conditions', it requires the .netframework 3.5.21022...
But I've created the installer project for .NET 2.0 framework, is this going to stop someone from installing the project without .NET framework 3/3.5?EDIT: I've found under the properties of that installer project, that .NET framework 3.5 and Windows Installer 3.1 was selected as a prerequisite, unchecked those, and checked .NET Framework 2.0, however the version under the launch condition .NET Framework is still 3.5, it should be 2.0
Where To Download Free Installer Of 2008 Version
Jan 15, 2011where can i download free installer of vb.net 2008 version? rili need it now,.
View 1 RepliesCreate Msi Installer For My Designed Project In Program 2008?
Dec 26, 2009How can i create msi installer for my designed project in vb 2008
View 8 RepliesInclude External Installer In The VS 2008 Setup Project?
Sep 30, 2009Recently I created one windows form application and also created setup project using VS2008.My application works with external software, which needs to be available on the PC.I want to bundle this external application installer in my installer, so that I can check if it is already installed and if not then install it and then install my application.I figured out how to work with pre-requisites that Setup project identifies such as .net framework?
View 1 RepliesVS 2008 - Path For ClickOnce Installer Changed During Install
Oct 9, 2009I have a ClickOnce app that has been working fine for a couple months, until a day or two back some internal politics borked the server. The result of this was that the path for ClickOnce during install changed just slightly at one intermediate level. It used to have /is/ in the path, and the is has changed to something else. I changed everything I could find, including recreating the whole target directory in IIS on the server. However, when I publish, though the link is correct, installation is failing. The log shows that, after checking and installing some prerequisites, the installation is attempting to go back to that /is/ path to find the app for installation.
Can anybody suggest where that invalid path is located? I have gone through every property I can find in Project|Properties, and they are correct. I have looked in App.config, and that is correct. Where else should I be looking?
VS 2008 - Startup Object As SID.Installer.BootStrap.Program
Aug 18, 2010I downloaded this project which is in c sharp: [url] that guys sets his startup object as SID.Installer.BootStrap.Program. I created a windows forms application in vb wanting to do what he did. Probelm is I don't get my program class as a startup. Mine has dropdowns for startup form which I can only set as Form1.
View 3 RepliesVS 2008 NET Installer Project - Shortcut Keeps Reinstalling Everytime
Jul 9, 2010I have Visual Studio 2008 and am using an installer project as part of the same solution that creates an installer for that exe.
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VS 2008 Performing A Minor Update With Windows Installer 3.5
Mar 27, 2009I am using the windows installer which comes with VS 2008 to deploy my software. My initial deployment went well and I have several happy customers now. Unfortunately, one of my users found a bug. I have been able to locate and repair the issue- a simple math error in one of my forms. Now I need to deploy the repair to my existing customers without causing them too much headache in the update or, worse yet, inadvertantly deleting their stored database files.I know I can have them back up their existing db file, reinstall thenew app, and replace the new db files with their backup versions- but what a pain in the neck that will be, and it really won't look too professional, either.Does anyone know how to produce a patch to replace only the form that was repaired? Or, can I somehow exclude installing the new database files in the patch? I know the solution revolves around the Upgrade Code and Product Code, but I'm not putting the information together in my head very well.
View 6 RepliesVS 2008 Deployment Installer - Change Default Installation Path?
May 4, 2011I need help changing the default installation directory for a deployment package installer. The application's default directory is currently: [ProgramFiles][Manufacturer][ProductName].
What would I change this to, so that I can install the software directly on the root drive; Such as 'C:ManufacturerProductName'?
.NET Framework 3.5 Offline Installer Is 200 MBs Larger Than The .NET 4 Offline Installer?
Jan 13, 2011I have code/support an application built on .NET framework that has always run on .NET 2. This year we are upgrading the application to use .NET 3.5 (or 4?). In preparing for this change we noticed that that Offline Installer (required for our customer base) for .NET 3.5 is 200+ MBs bigger than the .NET 4 offline installer.
Here are my questions.Why is the dotnet 3.5 installer so much bigger than the 4 offline installer?
Can we TARGET .NET 3.5 but distribute .NET 4. In other words, is .NET 4 backwards compatible? Assuming that .NET 4 was the only installed .NET could application still target earlier frameworks?
IF our application is compiled for x86 CPU (rather than Any CPU) do you still have to distribute the x64/x86 Client Profile or can we just distribute the x86 Client Profile? In other words, can we distribute the x86 Client Profile even though it will be installed on x64 machines if our app is compiled for x86 target CPU? Any risks or gotchas for doing this?
The issue is that if we upgrade our app to target .NET 4 there are a lot of application servers that we also have to upgrade which effects a number of other applications.
VS 2008 "Installer" Style Design?
Jul 27, 2009I'm making a simple program that moves files around. I want to have the interface almost exactly like an installer does, meaning there is a next and back button, etc. Would I use multiple forms to do that? Or is there a control I'm missing?
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Mar 10, 2010Does anyone know of an example where I can call a DLL from the .NET Installer?
View 1 RepliesHow To Create An Installer
Sep 6, 2009I have a program, and i need the user to be able to install it. How would i create an installer? I have my set up and everything i just need to figure out how to pack all my files into one program, then a code for my install button.
View 15 RepliesHow To Make An Installer
Oct 21, 2010How do you make an advanced MSI custom installer in VB.net? Like InstallShield, ect...
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May 1, 2011I have made my own installer over the last 6-9 months.Let me explain how it works.It's designed for monetization.We have a hook product and 3 to 4 additional pieces of software that we offer the user.When an offer is accepted our installer pings a website(PHP) that is linked to a mysql database. It makes a value increase by one when pinged.This represents how many accepts for offer A we have.For some reason we are getting flagged by some AVs and it is because of the http web requests to these reporting urls.
View 9 RepliesPossible To Create A GUI Installer
Dec 5, 2010I need to develop an application which installs applications by accepting user inputs for example; there are 5 applications (exe files ) in my hand.say
1 . msoffice package,
2. mozilla firefox,
3. acrobat reader ,
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.NET Installer To Check If WSE Is Installed
Jul 17, 2009I have created one setup package using VS 2005 deployment. I need to check wheather Microsoft Webservice 2 is installed or not condition before installing. I have used "Launch Condition" which need Component Id. But i am not able to find to where i can get component id for "Web Services Enhancements 2.0 SP2 for Microsoft .NET".
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Jan 2, 2012I have a VB app that uses a sqlServerCE database. Everything works quite fine on my computer.
When I try to install it on other computers I run into problems. The message "Unable to load the native components of SQL Server Compact corresponding to the ADO.net provider of version 8080"
I am testing on a Win XP virtual machine.
My first attempt was to use InstallShield LE to create the installer. I defined ServerCE as a prerequisite and when I check in add/remove programs it exists, but I still get the error.
Then I tried building the installer with the Microsoft installer. This adds the dll to the program directory automatically, but I still get the error.
I read the KB article referenced (874247) and recompiled the app as an x86 application only, and rebuilding the installer, but have the same problem.
C# - Custom Installer Class?
Aug 4, 2009I'm working on a project which needs some third party components prequisites to be installed before installing my .NET Application. Can someone tell me how to do it ?? I'm using .NET prequisites components to install the components like (.NET Framework 3.5,Windows installer 3.1,Crystal Reports) but what if i have some third party components which is not listed in prequisite lists ...
View 2 RepliesCompiling Software Installer Using VB8?
Dec 22, 2009make a program that would compile a number of software installer using vb8. i'm planning to do this cause instead of always doing back up of my softwares in my hard disk whenever i'm reformatting my computer, i want to make a table in my program that would list the software names and once click, it will automatically run the installer.
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