

Step6: Rename the actual name to your desired project/product name Step5: Add primary output of actual application and click ‘OK’ to select Step4: Select ‘User’s Desktop’ or ‘User’s Program Menu’ and right click on right side pane

Stpe3: Icon file added in Application Folder Step 1: Add an icon file (.ico) in project Create shortcut icon in User’s Desktop, User’s Programs Menu and Add/Remove Programs NET Framework 4 Client Profile Downlaod II. NET Framework 2.0 Redistributable Package Downlaod NET Framework Redistributable Package version 2.0 to be installed on the computer where the application or control runs. NET Framework on that machine because, Applications and controls written for the. When you want to install the setup file or exe file on the client machine, before you should be installed. Mode 2: Optimization for size (Setup file size)ġ3. Mode 1: Optimization for speed (Installation Speed) (Select ‘Properties’ in right click of Setup Project) Same procedure follows the user’s program menu alsoĨ.If you want to change the Manufactures name, just right click the project go to propertiesĬhange the properties as per you requirementġ1. Select User’s Desktop right click on the right side pane>click create new shortcut>select output file from Application folder>change the file name from primary output name to MyEXE New project appear in solution explorer,for eg., you have give the name “MyEXE” file will be displays with given name.Ĥ.Right click the MyEXE > go View > click “File System”ĥ.You can see the “File System on TargetMachine”under three foldersĦ.Select Application Folder and right click Add>Project Output>select Primary outputħ. Select the “ Other Project Types” and click “ Setup and Deployment” projects,Choose “Setup Project” give name project name in name text box finally click OK.ģ. Go to file menu > click Add > new project >now “Add New Project” dialog will appear.Ģ. The following steps will gives the elegant guidance to create an executable or installer file.ġ. msi file is distributed and run on another computer, you can be assured that everything necessary for installation is included if for any reason the installation fails (for example, the target computer does not have the required operating system version), the installation will be rolled back and the computer returned to its pre installation state.
#VISUAL STUDIO FOR MAC DOES NOT CREATE .EXE FILE WINDOWS#
The resulting Windows Installer (.msi) file contains the application, any dependent files, information about the application such as registry entries, and instructions for installation. Setup projects allow you to create installers in order to distribute an application.


This topic demonstrates deployment using a Setup and Deployment Project. The following are guidelines for choosing the right type of deployment project for your project.ġ) Merge Module Project : Packages components that might be shared by multiple applications.Ģ) Setup Project : Builds an installer for a Windows-based application.ģ) Web Setup Project : Builds an installer for a Web application.Ĥ) Cab Project : Creates a cabinet file for downloading to a legacy Web browser.ĥ) Smart Device Cab Project : Creates a Cab project to deploy device applications. You can see the templates and the wizard in the New Project dialog box under the Setup and Deployment Projects node. In addition, a Setup wizard is provided to help step you through the process of creating deployment projects. Visual Studio provides templates for four types of deployment projects: Merge Module Project, Setup Project, Web Setup Project, and Cab Project. NET windows application is easy and rapidly. Visual Studio Setup and deployment Projects provides to make an executable or installer file in.
