Installer

[TeamKiller]

Hi

Im looking into makin my own installer i just need some pointers on how to do it so far i have thought of the different parts of the installer

copies files to a directory
creates shortcuts and adds to start menu
registers any file types that are specific to the program
registers itself with windows (how do i do that)

have i missed any thing off

[Acoustic]

Check if install directory exists
Check if file exists
Prompt to overwrite (especially if newer version exists)
Set registry keys
Automate path to system directory (different for 95/98/Me than NT/2000)
Automate path to Windows directory (different for 95/98/Me than NT/2000)
Create Desktop Icons
Create QuickLauch Icons
Register .dll, .ocx, & other files
Add program to program groups
Create an Uninstall (A must!)
Run app after install (User's option)
Enumerate system & network drives
Install fonts (if needed)

I'm sure there's plenty I'm missing, but that list should keep you busy for a while

[matt_man22]

Some computers do not have the VB Runtime Files already installed. If this was the case for a user, then they would not be able to run the setup. Just letting you know...

[Megatron]

You can edit the Setup1.vbp file however you want. It already has the coding done for you.