I would like to create a wizard which will create an installer in C#. How can I do that? Please help.. I need to pack some executable files and a mdb database to the application creator. The database is dynamically generated. So the usual setup project won't work.
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probably u need this http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6090913/make-an-installation-program-for-c-sharp-applications-and-include-net-framework – Sundar Rajan Nov 19 '14 at 10:48
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@SundarRajan How do you create the database ? – Kurubaran Nov 19 '14 at 11:05
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As an access file. The application works based on the database file. – Nov 19 '14 at 11:06
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In order to have a more flexible (custom) installer, I recommend using WiX
you can start from here
Download WiX from here
or
The faster (typical) way but not flexible (custom) is:
new Project -> Other Project types -> Setup and Deployment
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You can start downloading WiX from here: http://wix.codeplex.com/releases/view/99514 – Ehsan Nov 19 '14 at 11:03
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Don't forget, WiX has a VS plugin and some handy helpers like burn. Here is a complete tutorial to create an installer with imho the most common tasks: http://atlasteit.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/how-to-get-yourself-a-microsoft-isv-certification/ – atlaste Nov 19 '14 at 11:09
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I use advanced Installer. It is not free software but It is pretty good and extremly easy to use. Check if it meets your requirement or not
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