Install package to include .Net Framework

[StevenK]

We're putting together an install package for our application we've created for a client.
Clearly the application is reliant on the latest version of the .Net framework (3.5) being installed on the client machine.

How can this be installed in the installation program ('.msi' package) we're putting together?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

 

[Sorwen]

If you are creating the installer with vs2008 then by default it should be setup to install 3.5. To check right click on the setup project and select properties. There you should see the prerequisites button.

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[RonRepp]

I believe you need to use a merge module.

Try this link:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/z6z02ts5(VS.71).aspx

I hope this helps.

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[anil07092]

We are trying to send schedule that we create in our application to MS outlook and need help sending contact information. Any ideas ?

 

[Sorwen]

We are trying to send schedule that we create in our application to MS outlook and need help sending contact information. Any ideas ?

Start your own thread.

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[CharlieMike73]

If you are not averted to using a 3rd party tool I have found that Advanced Installer from Caphyon Ltd makes an excellent MSI packager. Many options available depending on the flavor of license you buy.

I have intentionally not included a link and I am in no way affiliated with this company or their products.

If you want to know more, you can past their name in your search engine.

Hope that helps!

 

[CharlieMike73]

I forgot to mention that it allows you to specify prerequisits such as .Net Framework version, minimum RAM, resolution and OS and many other minimum system requirements.