Setup and Deployment in VB.net

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Ok, I have just created build a software (Deployment) in VB.net. However, when I click on the icon open the program after installing, to my utter amazement, the program folder which is located in the Program Files in the Drive C, is opening to me!

I don't want that to open of course, I just want that when I click on the icon on the desktop, the software opens to me directly, not its folder in the Program Files in the Drive C.

Below is the technique I used to build it:

After that, I click on Application Folder and put True to AlwaysCreate in the property. I did this also for BOTH User's Desktop and User's Program Menu.

Then, I right-click on on BOTH User's Desktop and User's Program Menu to create a short-cut, giving them the same name.

Finally, on BOTH short-cut's property, I put the Target as Application Folder. Then build.

Can you help me how to not get the software folder located in the Program Files in Drive C to not open from there when I click on the icon after building it?

Thank you!

Posted 30-Apr-11 6:54am

555336

Updated 5-May-11 13:09pm

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by using this code we can open application folder where it is installed.
try this...

C#

string directory = Path.GetDirectoryName(Application.StartupPath);
string windir = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("WINDIR");
System.Diagnostics.Process prc = new System.Diagnostics.Process();
prc.StartInfo.FileName = windir + @"\explorer.exe";
prc.StartInfo.Arguments = directory;
prc.Start();

Posted 30-Apr-11 21:34pm

ambarishtv

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555336 1-May-11 5:03am

where to insert that? in my form?

ambarishtv 1-May-11 6:14am

Sorry,Please ignore above solutions.
read it carefully

http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/visual-studio/getting-started-with-setup-projects/
http://www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/visual-studio/getting-started-with-setup-projects/

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ambarishtv · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-30T07:06:00

Solution 1

try this :)

Right click the WinApp Project and inside the Application section you can choose and Icon which will be an ico file. Browse for the icon file and select it. Build the project and attach it to the setup project.

Posted 30-Apr-11 7:06am

ambarishtv

Updated 30-Apr-11 7:11am

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555336 30-Apr-11 13:36pm

You mean add an icon to it? When I right click on both User's program menu and User's desktop, on the property?

By the way, I don't need an icon, but when I click on the icon after installing it, it is the folder where it is stored in the Program files in drive C which is opening.