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Where and how, to find the installer file after creating and adding set up project to a solution having a windows application?


HI, I have a windows application in C#. I created and added a set up project to this solution. Then, built the solution. I refered to this link http://www.codeproject.com/KB/install/SetupAndDeployment.aspx. I even added the shortcut of "Primary output of my application" to "User's Desktop" folder. But I am not able to find the installer file in Desktop, so that I can "double click" this installer file and install my Windows application. KINDLY HELP ME WITH THE PROCEDURE THAT NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER CREATING A SET UP PROJECT, ADDING IT TO A SOLUTION AND BUILDING THE SOLUTION. WHERE AND HOW TO FIND THE INSTALLER FILE. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I AM MISSING.


Solution

  • The installer file should be located in the bin folder of your installer project. Right click on the project in the project tree, and select "Open folder in windows explorer", and you'll find the bin directory.

    The link on the desktop will only be present once the installer file has been run.