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  1. Aug 10th, 2000, 01:24 AM #1
    kmchong
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    Cool

    I would like to run a program (.exe) after my users install my application (by running the setup.exe created by VB5 Setup Wizard). Can I do that? How?

    Thanks for any hint
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  2. Aug 10th, 2000, 05:09 AM #2
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    Well ....

    I don't know if it is possible with the package and deployment wizard that comes with VB6. In VB5, I don't remember, but there is a Distribution Wizard. That, too, doesn't offer it.

    I had come across a utility called GKSETUP which can create setup programs for your application and which allows you to decide if any program is to be run after installation. Check it out. I think it's a freeware/shareware. I got it on the CD accompanying CHIP magazine.

    Hope it helps.

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  3. Aug 10th, 2000, 05:20 AM #3
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    on the main page of this website there is an article that talks about customising the setup wizard, it is actually a vb project so you may be able to make your own for this

    here is the link

    http://www.vbworld.com/misc/customsetup/

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  4. Aug 10th, 2000, 07:01 AM #4
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    Or make a Batch file that runs setup. Checks to make sure the file was installed. And then runs your program.
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