how to make a stand alone EXE program?

[Beiowolf]

Can anyone tell me how to create a stand alone EXE file from VB?? I used the "make" function in the "File" menu. I created an EXE file. But I found out that EXE file can only run in computer that has VB supported. So, is there a way to create a EXE file which I can run it from any computers, including those don't have VB supported??

THANKS~~

[Fox]

There's a package and deployment wizard coming with VS, you can generate a setup file which installs all needed files. Also you can try Fusion which makes it like C-programs a stand-alone exe.

This is the link to a Self Extract EXE Program. Well it is the link to create a Self Extracting EXE Program. Good for creating Stand-Alone EXEs.

http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb...txtCodeId=3147

You can use Inno Setup. Just include your Runtime files and Controls in here. It works a lot better than the Standard VB Setup Wizard.

http://www.jrsoftware.org/

[Paul282]

I definately stand behind Inno setup! Single exe, excellent compression, multiple icons, good uninstall, great user interface (for the client) compared to P&D, registry manip!!

Think I'll apply for a job in sales there except... it's free! and there's no money being made.

Once you've written a script, you're fine you can use it as a template for the future.

(I hope you weren't after static linking though!!! you can try Fusion (I won't touch it again) or you can play it's in VB7... or use Delphi)