Installer for my app, checks for .net framework, downloads and installs if necessary

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Installer for my app, checks for .net framework, downloads and installs if necessary

Any recommendations for an installer, preferably free

Requirement:

1. Checks if .net framework is not installed

2. if necessary download .net framework(preferably direct from Microsoft) and automatically install it.

3. Install my app to a folder and create shortcuts etc.

Thanks. Paul.

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Installer for my app, checks for .net framework, downloads and installs if necessary

  • thejez

    yes the setup & deployment project is what you are after and does EXACTLY what you have said without lifting a finger ;-)

  • maxym_urt

    This is exactly what Visual Studio Setup and Deployment project does. .NET framework can be found in the Prerequisites section.

  • Raymundo Chapa94595

    or you can alter the setup.exe and use a bootstrapper for the framework instead, msdn docs already have this as a kb


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