What is required to run a c# console application on a computer

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I have created a simple c# console application with .net framework 2.0 that uses MySql. What steps should I do in order to get the program run on another computer(Windows Server 2008)?

I already have MS .Net framework Clent Profile and MS .Net framework Clent Profile Extended installed.

Should I install .net framework 2.0 Service pack too on the other pc?

Thanks.

yes only the net framework must be installed. (and of course MySql) — Aristos, May 28 '12 at 11:27
Note that if the target client subscribes to Windows Updates, you won't actually need to worry about physically deploying the framework - it'll be there. — Adam Houldsworth, May 28 '12 at 11:30

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered May 28 '12 at 11:27

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You just need .Net Framework 2.0 or later to be installed on the machine.

It would would be better to make an installer.

answered May 28 '12 at 11:27

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:56

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Make sure you have .Net framework 2.0 installed on the computer. Also make sure you have the .Net dlls required for making connection. If your application is going to use the local machine as MySQL server then, you may have to intall MySQL on the client machine as well, or you can make an installer with MySQL installation included. You can use InnoSetup or you may check out the following thread Deploy MySQL Server + DB with .Net application

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answered May 28 '12 at 11:27

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I already have MS .Net framework Clent Profile and MS .Net framework Clent Profile Extended installed. Should I install .net framework 2.0 Service pack too on the other pc? – user735647 May 28 '12 at 11:38
@user735647, http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19 download from here and install – Habib May 28 '12 at 11:40
@user735647, what is the target framework in your application ? – Habib May 28 '12 at 11:41
Thanks but I am unable to open MS sites due to some reason. Please advice on this. Do I need to install MS net framework 2.0 Service pack too? – user735647 May 28 '12 at 11:41
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@user735647, Even after installing Client Profile and Client Profile extended, its not working ? it should – Habib May 28 '12 at 11:52

Nikhil Agrawal · Answer 3 · 2012-05-28T11:33:47.067

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Environment - .Net Framework.

Version - Same as one or higher in which you app is targeted.

Why i said no particular version number because what if you app is in 4.0 and you have 2.0 installed?

That's why same version or higher.

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answered May 28 '12 at 11:28

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What is required to run a c# console application on a computer

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