How should one quickly test a Windows Gadget during development? Creating the archive, installing it and adding it to the desktop every time is extremely tedious...
This application might speed up the process:
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/gadgets/GadgetPacker.aspx
Whilst developing a desktop gadget for Windows 7, it became apparent how much of a pain it was going through the build process. I decided it would be a lot easier to write a simple automation tool, to take care of the necessary steps. This would speed up the overall developing and testing phase.
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