Deploying an App...

So I run the package and deployment wizard and make up this EXE. I install it on this Windows XP box and it says that some files are out of date. It updates them then reboots the computer and again says the files are out of date.

So I get WISE v5.0 and make up a WSI file. I try to install that on a Windows 98 box and it says that the Windows Installer is out of date and refuses to go any further. I don't have a net connection on that box so I can't even update it.

And don't even get me started on trying to distribute DAO 3.6 and let's forget Windows 95! It needs Dcom95.exe. Akkkkkk!

How the heck are we supposed to make a nice distribution? What tools would you use?

Any help appreciated.

--DB

I personally use Wise 5.0 but some people here use Inno Setup

Moved to Application Deployment

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Originally Posted by Mark Gambo

I personally use Wise 5.0

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My company also uses Wise, although I don't know what version.

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Originally Posted by Mark Gambo

I personally use Wise 5.0 but some people here use Inno Setup

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errr. . . Version 9.0

use the inno setup tool .its free and it makes good installers.just like a wizard .u just need to learn a few things abt scripting.

inno

refer the online manual for faqs which addresses all major issues including migfrating from the package and redeployment tool.

Inno script + Inno setup is what i use.

• Free
• Easy to use
• Profesional (SP?)

Now you know that you either use Inno / Wise.

Anyways here are the two links you should go through incase you are still stuck to PDW

Best practices for deploying Visual Basic 6.0 applications
System Files out of Date Error

Thanks guys! Inno saved my bacon. Great product.

--DB

I forgot to mention that I also use Wise Automatic Updater to keep the app on my clients machine up to date. If you want a sample script let me know.