***RESOLVED*** [02/03] Problem with running

[smart_phil_dude1]

once i've finished making my app, i've done release and now i have the exe file. it works on my computer but not on other people's computers... some files are missing (probably some that came with visual studio), how can i make a setup file to add the files to their computers? also, how can i find out which files i need?

[stanav]

Do other computers have the .Net Framework 1.1 installed? Do you reference any COM dlls in your program that are not on other computers?

[ComputerJy]

Make a setup Wizard and also make sure the target computers have the same version of .NET framework you have

[smart_phil_dude1]

they don't have visual studio, no... how can i make it so any computer can use it, even the new ones that don't have anything installed on yet. i don't want them to have to install some other app to be able to use mine...

[jmcilhinney]

You should create an installer for your app, which can be used to install the .NET Framework if it's not already present. Add a new project to your solution and for simple cases you can select Setup Wizard as CJ suggested. Once the wizard completes you can make changes if required. If you install the VS.NET 2003 Bootstrapper Plug-in the output from building your Setup project will include the Framework and the Setup.exe will invoke its installer if required.

Take note: No-one has to install Visual Studio to run your app but all .NET applications require that the system be running the .NET Framework. That's what makes it a .NET app. It only needs to be installed once and then all .NET apps will use it.

[smart_phil_dude1]

ok then i'll try so

[smart_phil_dude1]

sure helped a lot
thanks guys