How do I include .NET framework and other software exe in prerequities while creating windows application setup ?

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Hi Everyone,

I am stuck in some problem need any suggestion.
Actually I am develop a windows application in .Net 4.5, now I want to create a setup of that windows application, I use VS 2012 and I want that .Net framework 4.5, SqlExpress setup file include with in the setup so client doesn't required internet connection while installing application setup.
So guys if you have any suggestion or sample example than let me know.

Thanks in Advance

What I have tried:

I have try Installshield software, and .net setup create but unable to achieve the desire re4sult.

Posted 18-Mar-16 21:02pm

anokeha_prani

Updated 18-Mar-16 22:40pm

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King Fisher 19-Mar-16 3:31am

Have you seen this?
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/b32f7782-c905-4577-ab7c-a0827803eea3/packaging-sqlexpress-with-visual-studio-setup-project?forum=winformssetup

Philippe Mori 19-Mar-16 12:00pm

Generally, I won't recommend that... You don't want your users to have a huge download if their systems is already up-to-date.

It is not that hard for a user to install prerequisites and if there are not able, then you can charge them to do the installation...

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RickZeeland · Answer 1 · 2016-03-18T22:40:00

See my tip for an Inno Setup example with SQL Server Express:
Inno Setup Script to Install SQL Server 2008 R2 with Tools[^]

I would not recommend adding the .NET framework to your setup, but if you must
two types of redistributable installations for framework 4.5 are available:

1. Web installer (requires internet connection)
2. Offline installer

These can be found on:
Installing the .NET Framework[^]

I would not recommend using the offline installer however, the web installer seems to do a better job to install missing parts.