how to we create step up file for any software using visual c++

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how to we create step up file for any software using visual c++.

suppose a software developer develop a virus scanner. they have given software to End User. they create setup file.

how we can create a set up file

Posted 14-Aug-15 9:00am

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 14-Aug-15 15:59pm

First of all, think if your application really needs setup. Then, on what platform?
—SA

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bling · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-14T10:09:00

Solution 1

1. Self-extracting compressed file

a. cabinet

http://ss64.com/nt/makecab.html[^]

b. Zip

http://www.winzip.com/prodpagese.htm[^]

2. IExpress

IExpress[^]

3. Visual Studio Setup and Deployment project (InstallShield Limited Edition)

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wx3b589t(v=vs.80).aspx[^]

4. Visual Studio WIX Project

http://wixtoolset.org/[^]

Posted 14-Aug-15 10:09am

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Updated 14-Aug-15 10:10am

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 14-Aug-15 21:31pm

For one thing, you forgot one of the most important items: no setup (often called "portable"); too many product use installation which is pointless.
Also, if you advise such a good thing as WiX, why even mentioning such trash as legacy Visual Studio setup (no wonder Microsoft phased it out) and InstallShield. I don't think they are even legitimate.
—SA

[no name] 16-Aug-15 1:14am

The canned Microsoft installer worked well for me for a few years. Eventually I outgrew it for Wix. The learning curve for Wix is higher. As for the "portable" option, I can't imagine the OP asking for setup if they don't need it.