how to change connection string after creating set up with sql database

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i am using Sql database in my window application.for making connection string i am using app.config. now after creating setup how can i change the connection string for instoling the project in other system with his own Sql password.

Posted 3-Apr-13 19:26pm

sandeep bishnoi 29

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Anurag Sinha V 4-Apr-13 1:33am

you can have another form in your project asking for user's server name, database name,login credentials and else and replace these stuffs in the connection string on a button click..This way wherever you install the form will first ask for the user's stuffs and then do the work...Try it

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**Joezer BH** · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-03T19:57:00

If it is a parameter you require from the user upon installation then you definitely should ask for it during the installation process [as suggested by Anurag].

If you are using a default server then it can work just like you provided, in the app.config. But then there should be an option to change that inside you application, in which case you can configure the app.config file with the edited values.

Good luck,
Edo

Abhinav S · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-03T19:54:00

Solution 1

You should allow your setup program to do this.
Adding connection string during installation[^] should give you a fair idea on what to do.

Posted 3-Apr-13 19:54pm

Abhinav S