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c#.netc#-4.0distributionpublish

How to publish an app so that it also installs the .Net 4 (if it's not available)

I made a small application and I am ready to distribute it.

I want to know how to make an installer (or publish) so that it checks .Net 4 then installs it if its not installed

Solution

  • You need to use a Visual Studio Setup Project and include a prerequisite of .NET 4 along with your project output. You should determine whether you need Client Profile or full-blown .NET Redistributable (typically assigned in your application project properties).