How to Create Installtion Package for vb.net application

[dewshare]

Hi

I have created a vb.net web browser using Gecko Engine and .Net FrameWork 3.5, I want to make an installation package that check .Net Framework of a system, if it is under 3.5 then install .Net Frame Work 3.5 first.

after this it should install the application in c:\program files\web browser.

create a short cut on desktop. please help me to do this

Thanks

[Nightwalker83]

Well if you install frame work 3.5 the frame that comes before it should automatically get installed along with it. Also, if I remember correctly there is the "Publish" option under the "Build" menu which will create an installation package for your program.

[urboyfriend]

but how about if the application is using an mdb/accdb file? i just reading some tutorial on how to make application with database, and i placed my access file to C:\ any tips on how to make an application with build in database? thanks for the reply!

[Nightwalker83]

The database for your project should be included in the setup package when you publish your program. The way I see it is that the setup package automatically compiles and adds everything under the project folder in the package.