[2008] auto installing .net framework 2.0

using .net apps in visual studio 2k8. coded in vb. im hoping theres a simple way that if the app is ran in an xp environment that doesnt hae .net 2.0 it will just tell the user its installing .net 2.0 first. then open the application. but id like it to be all one file application, .net framework, .net checker. is that possible? id liek to refrain from using big wizards that prompt the user and stall the application. im wondering if its possible. any help would be greatly appreciated.

That is the job of the Installer. Look at Inno Setup and it's third party programs to assist you