Make an Installation program for C# applications and include .NET Framework installer into the setup

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I've finished my C# application, but I have a little problem: When I try to run my application in another PC, I need always to Install .NET Framework 4.0. Is there something to do to make it work without installing the framework from internet? I tried before InnoSetup for a VB6 application, but I'm not sure if it's going to work for .NET 4.0! Any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Use Visual Studio Setup project. Setup project can automatically include .NET framework setup in your installation package:

Here is my step-by-step for windows forms application:

Create setup project. You can use Setup Wizard.

Select project type.

Select output.

Hit Finish.

Open setup project properties.

Chose to include .NET framework.

Build setup project

Check output

Note: The Visual Studio Installer projects are no longer pre-packed with Visual Studio. However, in Visual Studio 2013 you can download them by using:

```
Tools > Extensions and Updates > Online (search) > Visual Studio Installer Projects
```

Make an Installation program for C# applications and include .NET Framework installer into the setup

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