Create package in simple steps
This article describes create a package to a windows forms applications in very simple steps
Create package in simple steps
This article describes create a package to a windows forms applications in very simple steps
Let us assume we have completed a project and it's location is c://myproject.sln
If you need icon, add icon in icon property of the form properties
Then, Do the following steps
1. Open Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 / 2008
File
New
Project
Other project types
Setup and Deployment
Name : Give your own name here
ok : click here
Now your setup project shows
2. File
Add
Add Existing Project
File of type: Solution files
Select the Solution Files of created project
Open
Now File System tab shows
3. Click Application Folder in left side tab
Right click in right side tab
In menu, click Add
Project Output
Select Primary Output in Add Project Output Group
OK
Do the same process for User's Desktop and User's Program Menu
4. Finally, Rebuild Solution the created Setup Solution projectSpecial Feature:
If there is any updation/modification in that project, No need to create new setup. You can rebuild that setup project after updation and you can install in client system.