How do I create an exe from running exe

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I want to create an application, which can create an exe file with given set of instruction. Is that possible?

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I have no idea and seeking some advice.

Posted 17-Jul-18 22:06pm

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Updated 17-Jul-18 22:29pm

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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter 18-Jul-18 4:17am

Yes... All you need is some code to generate and compile the new code...

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Jochen Arndt · Answer 1 · 2018-07-17T22:22:00

Solution 1

It is possible. Such applications are called compilers (Compiler - Wikipedia[^]).

But writing one is an advanced task (very high level of difficulty).

Posted 17-Jul-18 22:22pm

Jochen Arndt

OriginalGriff · Answer 2 · 2018-07-17T22:29:00

The .NET framework - which your VB app will need in order to run - includes the CSC.EXE file which is the C# compiler, so every computer capable of running your app can produce EXE files - but only if your app emits valid C# code, and runs it through the C# compiler. The VB compiler is not included with .NET installations, so technically you would need to install VS on each computer to use VB as your "target language". That could well give you problems, partly because of the size, but mostly the breach of copyright and licencing conditions...

There are two alternatives: produce a native code or IL EXE file yourself - this is a lot of work - or write an app that processes scripts and generate those scripts for it instead. Depending on what you are trying to do - i.e. how complex a job you want the app you create is - this could be a lot, lot quicker and more reliable.