Easy Question: do i need to deploy a package for an "exe"?

[eramgarden]

I developed a small "exe" app, no database connection in it...just 4 buttons , when clicked on it , it uses "shell execute" to open some files.

I want to give it to someone who doesnt have VB on his machine..do I need to give them a package ( using deploy package) or can they just run the exe on their machine??

thanks in advance.

 

[TheVampire]

Depends on the OS, as the newer one's have the VB runtimes built into them, and a simple program like yours does not need anything other than these. Otherwise, I would say yes that you do need to make a package for this.

Robert

 

[YoshiCD]

eram,

Just for safety, put the VB6 runtime file in the same folder as your EXE. you shouldn't need any other runtimes if you use only cmdbtns and an API or two.

There is a piece of software out there the packs all of the necessary runtimes into one EXE file. I use it and it's great!!
Called Stand-Alone Express and it's trial version is available for a 10-day use download. (The license only costs 20€ though!!!). Read the reviews and download from here:

http://www.sofotex.com/Stand-Alone-Xpress-download_L12945.html

Hope this helps!

Regards,

"Many of the truths that we cling to depend on our point of view..." - Jedi Master Obi-Wan-Kenobi

 

[eramgarden]

Thanks for the info...

before downloading, can I ask a stupid question:

what are all the VB runtime files? This exe is for clients and they dont have the knowledge to install a package.

Thanks again

 

[eramgarden]

I found my answer here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=192461

 

[YoshiCD]

eram,

From what you've told me of your app, you shouldn't need all of the runtime files listed on the MS website (You should only need MSVBVM60.DLL) . However, it is a good idea to include them. If you work o the basis of your clients being Laymen then I highly advise downloading and using the software I mentioned above, as this cuts the need for any kind of file inclusion or packaging.

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Regards,

&quot;Many of the truths that we cling to depend on our point of view...&quot; - Jedi Master Obi-Wan-Kenobi