Creating .exe only file from C# program

[kalkalai]

Hi,

I have a C# program, it uses lots of .dll files. Now I want to create an .exe out this C# program and install it on OS where .net framework is missing.... Thanks in advance
(can't i do this just like in delphi, when delphi creates an .exe of its program, this .exe file works everywhere, what's wrong with C#)

Looking forward to hear from you...

 

[MasterRacker]

Just like Java programs need a Java runtime on the PC, .NET programs need the .NET redistributable on the PC. They won't run without it.

You could create an installer that contains the .NET runtime and installs it if necessary, but that's about it for your options.

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Jeff
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[chiph]

There are .net linkers available that bundle up the runtime into one exe, but they don't reduce the size of the file your users must download by much. A simple "Hello World" program is usually around 4-5 megabytes.

[google].net linker[/google]

Chip H.


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[MasterRacker]

Chiph,
That looks darned interesting. 4-5MB is still a lot smaller than 23MB for .NET 2.0.

The price is certainly an obstacle for the RemoteSoft product I looked at, but it's good to know this technology is out there.

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Jeff
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"The software I buy sucks, The software I write sucks. It's time to give up and have a beer..." - Me[/small]

 

[kalkalai]

Thanks a lot MasterRacker and Chiph!!!