Files needed for a VS2005 project

[drimades]

I have a simple database application (VB) which works over an access file (.mdb). Which files do I need (other than the .exe and .mdb) to make it work in other computers as well?

[gep13]

Hey,

As far I am aware, assuming that the computers that you are deploying to have got the correct version of the .Net Framework installed, all you should need to deploy are yous exe and the mdb file.

Hope this helps!!

Gary

[RobDog888]

If you have the Express version of VS then you would want to use ClickOnce. If you have the other versions then you will want to add a Setup Deployment project to your solution and create your installation package. The .NET framework detection and versioning are done in there too.

Check out this forums FAQ for a step by step walk through guide.

[gep13]

Hey,

I hadn't seen or heard of the FAQ that Rob mentioned, so I went on the hunt for it, very interesting!!!

Here is a link (http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=315829) to it if you need it.

Thanks

Gary

[RobDog888]

Oh well I assumed lol. Its at the top of this Application Deployment forum as a permenant sticky thread. :)

[gep13]

Note to self...

....open your eyes!!! :)

[RobDog888]

I was one of the co-authors of the FAQ so yea my eyes were open. :) Just meant that I assumed everyone knew I was talking about this AD forum and not entire VB Forums site in general.

[gep13]

Sorry, if there was a misunderstanding with my post, i meant that I should keep my eyes open, completely missed that sticky when I was looking at the forum.

[RobDog888]

Oh no prob. (I did post a smilie :) with it)

[gep13]

Just wanted to check ;)