Steps for creating VB.Net standalone exe - RESOLVED

[jj2]

Resolution: I simply installed the .NET Framework on my WinME laptop. Then copied my VB.Net exe file from the BIN folder (plus all the other files required by the program) into a C:\MyProg\ folder and pasted the exe and files there. I installed the .NET Framework from the "Prerequisites" CD from my Visual Studio.NET 3 CD set and did not have to download it. At first I got some errors (exceptions) when I tried to run the program and found I had not copied all the files (.bmp) I was using. It works great and I appreciate the helps. jj2 6-5-05
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If reading for the first time please see my reply (3 or 4 down) for clarification.

I have a VBNet program I started while taking a VBNet class and would like to be able to run it on a laptop without VBNet. My class did not discuss creating an exe.

I did a search and found a similar question "distributable standalone exe" posted by alcodesign, 2-5-05 but that discussion and replies was all over my head.

Is there a step by step discussion in layman's language that I could find on-line describing how to accomplish creating a VBNet standalone. I have VB6 on the laptop (running ME) and have the choice of rewriting the program in VB6 but prefer not to do this unless there are distinct advantages such as smaller more compact code for the exe and accessory files. I think I'll do all my future VB programs in VB6 rather than VBNet. I will appreciate all help. Thanks, jj2