how to package a vb.net project into exe file

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Hello guys I would like to know how to package a project developed in visual studio 2010 express with access database into exe files, means into executable program, I need your help, I would even like to know which software that can help me to do it properly.

I m failing to deploy or to package my project, I can't see the package deployment, can I get know
any program else I can used to package my project? please help me out

thank you

Posted 27-Sep-13 5:11am

DAVID DUSHIMIMANA

Updated 29-Sep-13 23:36pm

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[no name] 27-Sep-13 11:15am

Wix, InstallShield, InstallAnywhere, actual installer, do some research take your pick, read the documentation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_installation_software

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 27-Sep-13 14:45pm

Project?! Why?! Maybe, not the project, but some assembly..?
—SA

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Zeeshan17 · Answer 1 · 2013-09-27T05:47:00

Hi David,

You can you in built deployment tool in Visual studio.Follow this steps to create an installer of your project.

1) Click 'File' -> 'Add' -> 'New Project'.
2) Goto 'Other Project Types' and 'Setup and Development'.
3) Choose 'Setup Project'.
4) In the 'Solution Explorer' rightclick on your setup project.
5) Choose 'Properties'.
6) Click 'Prerequisites...' button.
7) Choose your prerequisites (e.g. .NET Framework, Windows Installer).
8) Press 'OK', press 'Apply'.
9) Rightclick on 'Application Folder' in the left File System window.
10) Choose 'Add' -> 'Project Output'
11) When done, rightclick in the Right File System window.
12) Choose 'Add' and whatever you want to add to the application directory during installation like database or any other file.
13) Right click on 'Project output from ....'
14) Select 'Create Shorcut to Primary output from ...'
15) Rightclick on 'Shorcut to Primary output from...'
16) Choose 'Rename'
17) Name it after your application.
18) Select it and drag it to the left to 'User's Program Menu'.
19) (Build solution) Build your setup project.
20) In the setup project directory you'll find the .exe and .msi file to install your application.

You can also set an option to put the prerequisite installers like dot net,crystal report (if required).

Let me know if you have any difficulty.

Thanks & Regards,
Zeeshan.

OriginalGriff · Answer 2 · 2013-09-27T05:35:00

Solution 1

Easiest way is to add an Installation and Deployment project[^] to your solution.

Posted 27-Sep-13 5:35am

OriginalGriff