[RESOLVED] Project output as .exe instead of .msi with Visual Studio 2005 setup and deployment?

[HoraShadow]

Hello,

Basically I want the setup.exe and the project.msi built into a single .exe file using Visual Studio 2005 Setup and Deployment.

What are the steps to follow? I can only get the output as .MSI.

Thanks,
HoraShadow

[randem]

Thats all you will get. The MSI file is associated with the Windows Installer and it will run the file.

[HoraShadow]

So how can I do an .exe file? I have to use another program? Like InstallShield?

Thanks,
HoraShadow

[randem]

Yes, you would need to use another installer. Is there a problem using the MSI file?

[HoraShadow]

Not for me, but a customer specifically requested the setup as an .exe file.

Thanks for your reply, I'm going to look into InstallShield.
HoraShadow

[randem]

You can always wrap it inside another installer... You can do that with Inno Setup with about two lines of script.

[Dahuan Li]

I download Inno setup complie and ********** trail version. It looks not functional. I can't pick my VBP file to make the setip package. I am not sure I need take time to learn how to use it or the trail version is not full functional to use. I believe Installshield and WISE is too costy if we just need use one time.

[randem]

That's only because you did not take the time to read any of the instructions...

The trial version is fully functional for two days...

File->New Project

To create a new project. Everything will be functional after that...

[Dahuan Li]

Oops, I download it over two days. It didn't give any message about expire in ? days. I am not sure if I need to download again.

[randem]

Two days after you install it... not download it. If it expired downloading again would not help...

[Dahuan Li]

Thanks so much !
I will install both setup compile and strip.
I should use Strip first or Setup compile?

[randem]

Come Again?????

[Dahuan Li]

Hello, there,

Thanks for the help.

I created a new script file for my VB application. And run the setup in the another test XP PC. I got "Active componentcan't create object" when run my application. I have two questions:
1. I added the whole application folder which included every design form afile and CR XI files. I just selected a VBP file to get a set up file when I use Microsoft Visual Installer or PDW. I am womdering I miss something here.
2. I checked the help file about vb6sp6sys.zip. Do I need to download it and get files to add packages of VB^ system files?

Thanks so much!

Daphne

[randem]

First of all you don't add forms, project files or anything else from your project folder except the exe. You have missed the whole concept of deployment. You got that error because you did not deploy a dll or ocx that was needed.

[Dahuan Li]

So, I should exe file and VB sytem file from vb6sp6sys.zip and add four line code to add VB6 systime in the script?

[randem]

I have no clue about what you just mentioned... To what script. It would help if you would show what you are working with.

[Dahuan Li]

For Inno setup software, I select new form file menu. then using the setup wizard. I changed My Program to Patient Database. Then Add Patient. exe to ADD file or Folder screen.

[randem]

Don't use the Inno Setup Wizard... Use ********** (they are not the same, not even close...).

[randem]

Show your script for a better understanding...

[Dahuan Li]

I read the ********** 6.0 Instructions. But I can't try it. It ask me the registration code and key code. Do I have to purchase to get it or I can use some free trail for a couple day?

[randem]

I am curious... Why did you download a trial version, Install it and not use it for the trial period?