Install .Net framework while installing your application

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Was installing a small app in a separate PC and it could not install because it didn't have the .Net framework 4, so how can i install a .Net framework while installing the app? or what is a better way...

Posted 15-Jan-13 3:39am

Anele Ngqandu

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joshrduncan2012 15-Jan-13 9:49am

Add it as a requirement/prerequisite to your build when you create the .msi/.exe file.

Abhishek Pant 15-Jan-13 10:00am

use installshield.

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David_Wimbley · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-15T03:49:00

If you are deploying using Visual Studio Setup Project you will need to do the following

1) Right click on setup project
2) Click the Prerequisites button on the setup project properties screen.
3) Select your .net framework version that you wish to deploy along with your aplication.

This link should help as well: Add Prerequisites of .NET Framework in Visual Studio Setup Project[^]