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C# Express: How to publish project for use with 3rd party installer (msi)?


I want to publish my c# project (c# 2008 express edition) and create an (msi) installer with Inno Setup Compiler. How can I do this?


Solution

  • Set build mode to "Release" and then take everything inside the \bin directory and toss it into you MSI.

    The VS Express editions do NOT include a built-in method for creating an MSI like the VS Pro/Ultimate do.