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    i wrote a program in vb but i need to create an installer that will install the program on a user's computer and also the vb run time files needed for the program to run properly. does any one know any good installation system, i saw NSIS from nullsoft but i can't get it working.

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    I have used and recommend Inno Setup. http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php
    It's free to use, very customizable and very professional looking.

    And to give you more than 1 choice, try also Ghost Installer. http://www.ethalone.com/products.php
    Also free to use (has a commercial version). Haven't used it a whole lot like Inno, but it has features that might appeal to you over Inno.

    Also Visual Studio has an installer as well.
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    Ahm...visual studio should come shipped with install shield...if memory serves me right.

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    well if you are using visual studio you can create a setup file for the solution
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    yo thx for the replies i tried the package and deployment wizard that comz with the visual studio tools so and it seems to work ok plus it includes the dependency files needed for the program to work. all i need now is to try and get it on a site like download.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simpleyute View Post
    yo thx for the replies i tried the package and deployment wizard that comz with the visual studio tools so and it seems to work ok plus it includes the dependency files needed for the program to work. all i need now is to try and get it on a site like download.com
    yeah anytime! Try practicing with it cuz there is alot you can do for example creating your installation icons as well!
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    rahtid u know say me always wonder how to do that...now me know
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev4eva View Post
    rahtid u know say me always wonder how to do that...now me know
    well i found out while writing this point of sale system for this hardware for a course work project at university. When you select File- new project in the visual studio select Setup and Deployment Projects then choose from the list. I mostly use Setup project and setup wizard. On completion it will give you the resulting .msi and setup files. As i said just try fish around with it havent done it in a while so me myself need some practice lol
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    i see that it can create ur own icons and stuff thats fantastic
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev4eva View Post
    i see that it can create ur own icons and stuff thats fantastic
    yup............. and alot more
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