Problem!

[Forexnet]

I have developed an application and recently i compiled it into a software package..But thing here is the setup runs fine and installs the application on my hard disk,but i have 3 points to consider..

1. After installation i want a shortcut on the desktop to be added..

2. I also want the icon of the application to be changed from that of the VB Form Icon.

3. I also want the uninstall command so that it uninstalls whenever i need instead of removing the application from Control Panel.

Could anyone help me?

Regards

[drivenbywhat]

1) In the setup wizard for your application, there should be an option to let the user decide if they want a shortcut on the desktop.

2) In your form, there is a property named "icon". Here you would pick your *.ico file that you would like instead of the vb one.

3) I have no idea. The best way to uninstall something is through the uninstallation option in the control panel.

[Forexnet]

Brother Setup wizard in the sense you mean the Package and Deployement Wizard?

[drivenbywhat]

I have vb5, so mine is called "application setup wizard". It should be something similar to that name in whatever version you have and you could find it in your START menu under your vb5 START folder.

[Forexnet]

Well i am using VB6 so i guess it is the Package and Deployment wizard..Anyways where can i choose that option there?What is it in your version?

[drivenbywhat]

I said I have VB5. So I don't know the options for vb6 in the setup manager. Have you ever used the setup manager in vb6? If you haven't, it's not too hard, it's a step by step wizard. However, you could also post in a different forum on this site specifically designed just for app deployments. It's call "application deployment". Try to see if someone can help you out more.

Now I'm going to sleep.

[leinad31]

Use Inno Setup

[Forexnet]

Where is it located bro?in Package and Deployment Wizard?

[RobDog888]

#2, go into the Project properties and set the Make tab's Application Icon property to one of your forms which has the desired icon set.

Moved

[Forexnet]

Yes thanks bro..kind of you..well any idea for #1?

[RobDog888]

You have to modify your P&D Wizards source code to include your own code to create a shortcut to the desktop. You may want to create a backup copy first before modifying it.

[Forexnet]

Oh ok..i get that now..Thanks again...well one more thing..Do you any site where i can get icons with .ico extension?

[RobDog888]

Yes, there are several threads on the topic with many many links in them. Just try a search for "cions" or such.