Problems with web distribution

[kylua]

Hi all
I have created vb.net applications which I want to be able to be installed straight from the web.
So I've used the Publish function within VB.NET Express and this worked perfectly. For the first few versions.
Then it just flatly refused to work, everytime the user tried to install the program it came back with the error; "Required files for this installation are missing".
The installation files look identical from version 24, which works, to all versions after that. But it simply won't load.
It is not the server permissions, it works for some but not other, seemingly identical, installations for different versions. I have also tried it from different servers. I've changed the name of the program as well.
The design changes I made from one version to the next were basically cosmetic, removed a frame that bound some controls.
Put the frame back in, no joy. Had made no changes in the Publish procedure apart from the local output folder.
Works fine from a 'Install from Disc' publish.

I'm lost!

Anyone else had this problem? Will upgrading to the full version of VB.NET solve the problem?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[RiverGuy]

I've never had the problem. Steps to investigate:

1. Try publishing to a new, "test" location. Can you install from there?

2. If so, try deleting all of your published files from your main deployment location (back them up of course) and deploy to the pristine location.

 

[kylua]

I've tried different servers and different locations on the same server.
Ah!! I decided to try an old version and looked at the installation folder URL from the new version to C&P cos I hate typing and...
I'D PUT IN THE URL INCLUDING THE PUBLISH.HTM!!!
It was the slash after it that gave me the hint.
Removed the 'publish.htm/' and it works fine.
Silly error but has taken me ages to find.

Excellent. Becos the first 'training session' on this program has resulted in masses of feedback which means a major redesign!

 

[RiverGuy]

Good luck!