Deploying App

I have packaged my app for deployment. The Deployment wizard created a setup.exe and a .CAB file. Which one do I distribute to my users?

both

What I don't understand is that most software you download over the internet comes in one setup.exe. Not like the way VB packaged it.

Please clarify...:confused:

Because they are self extracting exe. The on VB makes is not. you ahve to have the cab file. It contains all the compressed dll's and your program files.

You should also have a SETUP.LST file, which is also needed. If you have a registered version of winzip, you can make a self-extracting version of your setup file in one .exe... If you zip up your distro and release it in .zip format only, when the file is opened (and they're using winzip) you can actually have them click on the Install button in winzips toolbar which will extract your files and run setup. There are other install packages as well. I believe that Installshield can be used in place of the VB Package & Deployment wizard if you can get that.

THATS RIGHT..fogot about winzip having that capability.....duh

thank you both I will try. These forums are best source of info for me besides the MSN help!

thank
you

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