I have to stop my way to thank you for this to-the-point explanation, as I needed to complete an assignment right away, and my only concern was to build an installer for the class project. Indeed, this proved to be the fastet and simpler way, yet, your tone and teaching went beyond with a structured, instructive and actually great to follow speech. Not to mention, this saved me a day of work.
This video helped me understand the process of creating an install package. Other documentation was so convoluted nobody can understand it, and it keeps looping you back to topics you already read. This is great, thanks.
So happy I came across your video. I have been struggling with the shortcuts, and as mentioned by others most documentation on the web about this is really confusing. Thanks for getting me straightened out.
Hello. Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial. This is the first time I have created a setup but I think I can do it thanks to your excellent teaching and your perfectly adapted speaking speed. I wish you happy holidays and a happy new year 2025.
The explanation is so much good. Its very clean and informative. I searched for lot of videos to install one of my Outlook VSTO add-in. Your video helped so much. Thanks for such a clear tutorial
When you include extras in the project you have to tell it to build those as well. At least I had too. But this is great help thank you! I will experiment with this.
Great video. It helped me to set up my MSI file fast. Advice set your: Property ProductName the way you want, (without the Setup part in it), so your install path would be setup correctly immediately.
for anyone getting the error about x64 and x86 incompatibility, do the following: select the builder project and go to the properties window (push F4 I believe) and change the target platform from x86 to x64. You wont be able to do this in the build configuration apparently.
You must set arhitecture in yoy tuned for setup. Allowed x86 x54 and Itanium. That's all. You may use InnoSetup. But it's separate programm not integrated with VisualStudio. So I saw an extension for InnoSetup. But I can't tell anything about it. I don' used it. You may try if you want. I udpect It will be good.
Thanks, It works perfectly. But there is a small issue that I am not set the icon for the application where it displays in "Add/Remove Programs" window. I noticed at 10:33 you also had the same problem.
Is there an online installation method like this? When the installer runs, it checks for the latest version and downloads it from the site and installs it?
question: how do i makre it so the programs install/uninstall name to be the programs name and not the setup files name? i.e "stock management" instead of "StockManagementSetup" its using the text name i assigned to the form for the shrotcuts and stuff but in my unisntlaler it uses the setup projects name
Hello. Good video. But there is one more question: If I, for instance, created WinForms App (based of .Net 6.0 framework) and then install in on other PC and open it, I see similar message: App cannot launch because .Net framework 6.0 is not installed on PC. So, I should separately download and install this framework to lauch my app without issues. Is there a way for automatic install of above mentioned framework on PC after my app install is completed (of course in the case of .net 6.0 framework is not installed yet)?
Peace be upon you, sir. Thank you for the wonderful and useful explanation, but I have a problem. Is it possible when I change the project then save it and run the setup again? Does it change for users who have a copy of the working executable and how can I do this?
Very clear instruction - Thank you. However, i find that the procedure described does not provide a large icon for the desktop, only small and medium. To further elucidate, Windows 11 allows selection of small, medium, or large icons on the desktop; medium is the default. To select, right click in any blank area of the desktop and choose View, then Large, Medium, or Small icons. Selecting Large still shows only the medium size icon in an outlined rectangle, while small or medium shows the appropriate-sized, transparency icon. Any fix? Is this a limitation of VS Community?
Thank you very much for this video. I was able to create setups with ease. Now I'm looking for copying the MSI file to a central location (I have about 10 projects always in progress) as post Setup Build. Thanks in advance if you have something for me.
im trying to add the icon to the shortcut but i dont get the browse option, the drop down list changes from none to empty, no browse option is this a coumminity edition restriction?
can anyone help with this? when there is a new version to release as a version update for the created installer an icon should come on the installer as update how to do this ?
this is a useful installer which I tried , it worked fine but is there any possibility to enter privacy text or terms of use text for the user to read during the installation?
I have a problem. I hope you can help me solve it. Namely: In Visual Studio I write the simplest adding program in the Console, everything is fine, it does not show any errors. As soon as I publish it and try to run the program correctly, it asks me for the first number and then for the second, and when it is supposed to perform the calculation, it hangs and minimizes itself. This is the case with all my console programs that I write. After publication, whenever they are about to perform any operation, they hang. I tried to find the cause and I can't find anything. I sent the codes to my friend to run them on his own, and they don't work for him either, even though they show absolutely no errors. Do you know what could be wrong? Maybe I'm missing something from Visual Studio add-ons
I cant install VSIX extension, when its supposed to start the installation the error "The type initializer for 'PerTypeValues'1' threw an exception." occurs
Hello, is there a version of that I can install the extension from a specific folder? The company just gives me permission to install from c:\install - anything else is run as user, not as admin. So that will not work for me, and maybe others?
I can install the app, I see it created a shortcut but when I open it, nothing opens. But when I open the .exe of my WPF project directly in the debug or the release folder it opens. What can cause that the installation once done doesn't open the form ?
I have a project with output based from another dependency class library in the same solution which will be required when running main application as Invoke from Non-dotNet file. How do I do that?
I already install it, but something wrong on my code. When I edit in microsoft visual studio, and reinstall, but there is no changing on the application. Can you help me? And is it called update?
Super helpful. thank you very much. I'm hardware engineer, so software makes my brain explode :) I have problem though I cant figure out. I can install my program that I use to controll some ardunio vi ethernet to control some led lights on some underwater equipment I'm developing. the installer works just fine on my worksation lap topwhere I have visual studio installed on, but as soon as I install it on my secondary test computer, it installs, but wont run. I have using the .NET Framework 4.8 since I need the serial tool any tips would be greatly appreciated.
If you don't find "publish items", you can select the option "Primary Output" instead
Thank you so much
Same issue here
Thank you
Thank you so much!
but how do you add icons and shortcuts if you don't have publish items?!? and why don't we have it
I have to stop my way to thank you for this to-the-point explanation, as I needed to complete an assignment right away, and my only concern was to build an installer for the class project. Indeed, this proved to be the fastet and simpler way, yet, your tone and teaching went beyond with a structured, instructive and actually great to follow speech. Not to mention, this saved me a day of work.
One of the clearfull and easiest tutorial I have watch..!!
You make it so simple
you are awesome..!
This video helped me understand the process of creating an install package. Other documentation was so convoluted nobody can understand it, and it keeps looping you back to topics you already read. This is great, thanks.
I Agree!
So happy I came across your video. I have been struggling with the shortcuts, and as mentioned by others most documentation on the web about this is really confusing. Thanks for getting me straightened out.
Thanks - to the point, no wasted time, no bs. Perfect.
You help a lot and you explain things in so much detail that i cant stop watching
Hello. Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial. This is the first time I have created a setup but I think I can do it thanks to your excellent teaching and your perfectly adapted speaking speed. I wish you happy holidays and a happy new year 2025.
Thank you for this tutorial!!! I made my very first .exe with it thanks to your methodical and excellent explanation.
Best 12 mins spent this week.... thank you so much.
The explanation is so much good. Its very clean and informative. I searched for lot of videos to install one of my Outlook VSTO add-in. Your video helped so much. Thanks for such a clear tutorial
When you include extras in the project you have to tell it to build those as well. At least I had too. But this is great help thank you! I will experiment with this.
Excellent Tutorial, I just love it brother. So, user friendly.
I could not but click the like button.
Great video. It helped me to set up my MSI file fast.
Advice set your: Property ProductName the way you want, (without the Setup part in it), so your install path would be setup correctly immediately.
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Excellent guide and procedure , Thanks for your video.
The video was very helpful to me, and it was an overall perfect tutorial! Thank you very much! Greetings from Germany
Thank you so much sir. I really love your tutorials, detailed and beginner friendly❤
Very nice tutorial my friend. Thank you very much. Well done!
Excellent job - very clear - thx you.
Excellent tutorial ! Thank you very much !
wow thank you so much for getting straight to the point.
Thanks eng it's realy amazing.😍
for anyone getting the error about x64 and x86 incompatibility, do the following:
select the builder project and go to the properties window (push F4 I believe) and change the target platform from x86 to x64. You wont be able to do this in the build configuration apparently.
You must set arhitecture in yoy tuned for setup. Allowed x86 x54 and Itanium. That's all. You may use InnoSetup. But it's separate programm not integrated with VisualStudio. So I saw an extension for InnoSetup. But I can't tell anything about it. I don' used it. You may try if you want. I udpect It will be good.
Thanks, It works perfectly. But there is a small issue that I am not set the icon for the application where it displays in "Add/Remove Programs" window. I noticed at 10:33 you also had the same problem.
Thank you so much! This was very helpful! Watched the whole thing and got my MSI!
What an Excelent tutorial !! very easy to undertand and very good English, thanks a lot
This was great help, Thank you
thank you very much for this detailed explanation
Rock and roll! Nice. Thanking you.
Thank you. It worked.
simple, straight at the point, fax
all of your viedio are execelent
Grazie, sempre ottimi video.
Thanks man 👍
Hi can you tell me how to deploy my ms sql database in the client machine..
Muchas gracias por su colaboracion
iam very thankful to have this example
Excellent! Very well described!
Прикольное произношение! Зато все слова звучат отчётливо, легко понять на слух.😀
Russians are here too XD
Thanks, this was very helpful
Great video, very helpful information! Thank you!!!
Does this extention work with SQL databases??
Is there an online installation method like this? When the installer runs, it checks for the latest version and downloads it from the site and installs it?
question: how do i makre it so the programs install/uninstall name to be the programs name and not the setup files name? i.e "stock management" instead of "StockManagementSetup" its using the text name i assigned to the form for the shrotcuts and stuff but in my unisntlaler it uses the setup projects name
Hello. Good video. But there is one more question: If I, for instance, created WinForms App (based of .Net 6.0 framework) and then install in on other PC and open it, I see similar message: App cannot launch because .Net framework 6.0 is not installed on PC. So, I should separately download and install this framework to lauch my app without issues. Is there a way for automatic install of above mentioned framework on PC after my app install is completed (of course in the case of .net 6.0 framework is not installed yet)?
Question: during visual setup creation add launch conditions if the specified file exists.
Thanks for this video, please make a video about setup with license key.
thank you so much that was very helpful
Peace be upon you, sir. Thank you for the wonderful and useful explanation, but I have a problem. Is it possible when I change the project then save it and run the setup again? Does it change for users who have a copy of the working executable and how can I do this?
If I use a SQL database with my App then is it the same procedure or i have to do more other steps to make the setup work ?
Thanks a lot your effort. But 256 x 256 dimension may cause it not to appear. 48 x 48 or 64 x 64 is more convenient for this.
it appears that current version has a new system for creatign shortcuts, and i cnanot choose the primary output
Thank YOu very much sir!
Amazing and simple tutorial! Thank you very much! :)
Can you please advise?
I don't have an option in the menu : Create Shortcut to Publish Items..
Very clear instruction - Thank you.
However, i find that the procedure described does not provide a large icon for the desktop, only small and medium. To further elucidate, Windows 11 allows selection of small, medium, or large icons on the desktop; medium is the default. To select, right click in any blank area of the desktop and choose View, then Large, Medium, or Small icons. Selecting Large still shows only the medium size icon in an outlined rectangle, while small or medium shows the appropriate-sized, transparency icon. Any fix? Is this a limitation of VS Community?
Thank you, this was super helpful :)
Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much, this tutorial is friendly and very much helpful. Thank you!
Super easy to follow, thank you very much!😀
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Thank you very much for this video. I was able to create setups with ease. Now I'm looking for copying the MSI file to a central location (I have about 10 projects always in progress) as post Setup Build. Thanks in advance if you have something for me.
Hello friend. you are great, God Bless you. thank you very much.
best tutor tnx!
Great stuff! Many thanks!
Which folder should be transferred to the other computer if we intend to install the application on it?
im trying to add the icon to the shortcut but i dont get the browse option, the drop down list changes from none to empty, no browse option is this a coumminity edition restriction?
with Application I needs to install AzureCLI in client machine, single setup can install application and Azure CLI ?
can anyone help with this?
when there is a new version to release as a version update for the created installer an icon should come on the installer as update how to do this ?
How can i custom message when i run setup.msi ?
How to modify the path ? i want to delete the (Program Files (x86))
can you do a vid on how to include a .net sdk in the installer?
Very, useful thank you
This is super helpful thanks
Thank you very much! The shortcut tips solved my problem :-)
What’s the exe for? Is it a shortcut to the msi file?
Can you show how to add ms access database in setup file ? Please do reply. Thanks.
Это лучшее видео по созданию установщика👍 спасибо вам огромное! И ваш английский просто супер👍
this is a useful installer which I tried , it worked fine but is there any possibility to enter privacy text or terms of use text for the user to read during the installation?
Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks bro ,very helpfull vedio
I have a problem. I hope you can help me solve it. Namely: In Visual Studio I write the simplest adding program in the Console, everything is fine, it does not show any errors. As soon as I publish it and try to run the program correctly, it asks me for the first number and then for the second, and when it is supposed to perform the calculation, it hangs and minimizes itself. This is the case with all my console programs that I write. After publication, whenever they are about to perform any operation, they hang. I tried to find the cause and I can't find anything. I sent the codes to my friend to run them on his own, and they don't work for him either, even though they show absolutely no errors. Do you know what could be wrong? Maybe I'm missing something from Visual Studio add-ons
Would this work for software with multiple cs projects?
Please create playlists like other TH-camrs
I cant install VSIX extension, when its supposed to start the installation the error "The type initializer for 'PerTypeValues'1' threw an exception." occurs
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Hello, is there a version of that I can install the extension from a specific folder?
The company just gives me permission to install from c:\install - anything else is run as user, not as admin. So that will not work for me, and maybe others?
I can install the app, I see it created a shortcut but when I open it, nothing opens. But when I open the .exe of my WPF project directly in the debug or the release folder it opens. What can cause that the installation once done doesn't open the form ?
I have a project with output based from another dependency class library in the same solution which will be required when running main application as Invoke from Non-dotNet file. How do I do that?
Hello, what if my solution has multiple projects, like like 4 or 5, I can still do this? ty
Worked , thanks a lot!
Thank you soo much.....this video help me a lot.
I already install it, but something wrong on my code. When I edit in microsoft visual studio, and reinstall, but there is no changing on the application. Can you help me? And is it called update?
very clear👍
all done , what do i need to install it on another pc
Super helpful. thank you very much. I'm hardware engineer, so software makes my brain explode :) I have problem though I cant figure out. I can install my program that I use to controll some ardunio vi ethernet to control some led lights on some underwater equipment I'm developing. the installer works just fine on my worksation lap topwhere I have visual studio installed on, but as soon as I install it on my secondary test computer, it installs, but wont run.
I have using the .NET Framework 4.8 since I need the serial tool
any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Very useful. Thanks
Dear friend, suppose we need to install supportive windows service also. How are we going to proceed?
When installing my App, if I need to install some driver package, how can I do it inside Setup.exe file ?