As part of a deployment project I have a custom action (JScript) that simply executes an exe after installation. I pass the following custom action data /name="[TARGETDIR]\". I know in VBScript I can access the data by the following: Dim parm1 parm1=Session.Property("CustomActionData") ...more >>

Every time I do a windows update I'm told to update SP2 even tho the last update confirmed installation. any suggestions? -- Barry ...more >>

I am having issues getting my custom uninstall action to "see" any of the parameters that I passed in on Install. I am trying to remove a database from a server that was specified during install and created using the Install Custom Action. When I attempt this, the "stateServer" IDictionary ob...more >>

I have been trying to install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 but am unable = to do so. IE 6.0 just displays an error saying "The page cannot be = displayed". Actually I installed Visual Studio.NET 7.0 & during the = process .NET Framework 1.1 also got installed automatically but since = that did n...more >>

I have created a Windows Service in C#. There is also a configuration program. There is 1 DLL shared by both and 2 other DLLs used by the service. I created a setup project and added the output of both projects. The service and all 3 DLLs are set to go to the System folder and the applicat...more >>

Hi all I am in the Process of Creation of Setup for my project. i do need to check if Dotnet Framework 1.1 is present in my system or not ?? whats r the ways i can do this ? i do neeed to this at the runtime of the setup .... Thanks in Advance ,,,, Senthil ...more >>

Hi, I have a complex web application that can be customized by writing code at runtime. The application reads code from a database, compiles it, and saves a compiled assembly in a directory. First I have to create a directory where I store the compiled files. I have thought of two different s...more >>

I created a setup program using Microsoft Development Environment 2003 When I run the install it works fine. When I rerun the install with the same version number it prompts me to uninstall manually from add/remove programs even though I have the property RemovePreviousVersion set to true. Why d...more >>

Hi In the CustomActionData property in the properties window of custom action in a merge module's custom actions editor, enter a string like /bcpSwitches="-t \"<row*end>\n\"" The string retrieved via Context.Parameters["bcpSwitches"] is "-t \"<row*end>\\n\"" Note that the backslash double quot...more >>

I am having the below error when installing .NET 1.1 software "Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 setup has ended prematurely. If this persists, please contact Product Support." Thanks for your help....more >>

Hi I am using Visual Studio to create a Setup Project for a C# desktop application. I want to offer the user the option to create shortcuts on the desktop and in their programs menu rather than forcing them to be created. I know that I can use the Condition property e.g. Condition CHECKBOXA1 =...more >>

I am thinking of upgrading from framework 1.0 to 1.1 but am a little afraid. Currenly I have win 2k advanced server with the latest sp(4 I think) installed If I install this will it give me any problems, has anyone else had problems, are there any frequently occuring problems?...more >>

Hello Everybody I am working on a web based application wherein I have used the tree view, and a toolbar control. I have deployed the application on the WEB Server windows server 2003, using the setup and deployment wizard in the VS.NET IDE. Also tried by copying the files on to the webserver, but ...more >>

Hi all i am in the process of deploying my project suing setup propject.. i have planned my setup in a way such that i shall get few user inputs from ther user. and store these info in a common file,. also if there is any error during installlation i must have a marking in the ini file, so tha...more >>

Ok, I've been running through various iterations of a Windows Service application with no trouble. Unfortunately after uninstalling one version, the uninstall bombed with an error (no I didn't write it down). It looked like it was gone from the file system and control-panel installed apps. Howev...more >>

I am curious. I have a project that needs to be built (vb.net) Then obfuscated with the community edition, then build the setup, and several other things need to take place. How can I do this via some build or make file or via macro, or whatever? I want to press a button, or run a command...more >>

I am prety frustrated at this point. My setup: Xp Pro, VS.NET 2002 and .Net framework 1.0 (No beta was installed, most workarounds are seams to be related to the beta) Was tryung to install .Net framework 1.1 - got error message: Error 1935 {GUID got 4-5 different ones so far} 2147024891 ...more >>

Hi, folks! Are there ready-to-use examples? The only way provided by multiple sources is downloading dotnetfx from my own site where my application pack resides. But this may be more slow than downloading directly from M$. But this way requires user interaction :-( How to avoid multiple clic...more >>

Ok I give up, thought i could figure it out on my own but cant. I have a laptop which had two Hard drives in it. I installed VS.Net on drive E. that drive failed. I tried to Uninstalled .Net and couldnt. I then thought i would Delete and Re-install using Repair on the installer. I then removed...more >>

im on windows 2000 pro with SP4 and while trying to install th framework the progress bar stops at 52 2nds remaining and says "stopping services" "service: issadmin" "time remaining: 52 seconds" i have left it at this stage for a long period of time and nothing i happening and there ...more >>

Hi all, I am preparing for the 70-316 exam and I am trying to make it clear for myself how Web Setup projects can be used to deploy WinForms applications over the network. MSDN and preparation guides say almost the same - create a Web Setup project and copy it to a network share. The users ...more >>

How do I use a combobox in a propertygrid without using enum ? Any suggestions? ...more >>

I am trying to figure out how to allow the user to select on which virtual server to install an ASP.NET web application. It seems like the default behavior for the web setup projects is just to install to the first virtual server in the list. How can I intercept that and change it? Ideally, ...more >>

HI all i am creating a Setup package for my application. i do need to check if dotnet framework is installled in thebtarget system or not and then install the framework .... how to do this in c# installer code??? ,,, Senthil ...more >>

I am uploading to a new host for the first time and getting an error message: ----------- Server Error in '/' Application Runtime Error Description: An application error occurred on the server. The current custom error settings for this application prevent the details of the application e...more >>

Hi, How do I make my applications icon to be displayed in the Add/Remove Programms window instead of having the default icon shown there? My deployment project works fine, it is just this small issue that I would like to fix. My application uses icons I created for it. Thank you, Dino...more >>

[This followup was posted to microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.setup and a copy was sent to the cited author.] When I try to create a Web Project for either VB.net or C# I get the following message --------------------------- Microsoft Development Environment --------------------------- T...more >>

I have an app that I upgrade a lot. When I install it, it overwrites a .mdb file I use for the app. What can I do to avoid that? Maybe a dialog box asking if the database should be overwritten, or existing should be used. I appreciate any help I can get. Thank you, Steve Farmer ...more >>

Hi, I've created a setup with VS.NET 2003 (vb.net). Added a installer class to my project. Used some custom actions to override Install method (creates a file and some registry entries). Installation using the option "for everyone" has no problems. But when I login on the same machine as a di...more >>

Hi I want to add an icon to my program. How can I do it Thabks in advance Ricardo Saraiva ...more >>

Can anyone explain to me what I need to do to deploy a strong-named assembly into the GAC? I have an assembly that I can deploy on its own into the GAC using a Setup project. This works fine for a developer's machine. However, when a developer makes a reference to the shared assy, it is copie...more >>

Hi all, My client wants to be able to install our web service to a physical directory other than off of inetpub\wwwroot, and have the virtual directory that gets created point to that other place. Can this be done using the Web Setup Project? I tried changing the VirtualDirectory folder to ...more >>

hi all i am creating a setup project for my applicartion. is there a way to just add the Exe file alone , without adding the respective project and Building the Setup project ? Since the setup project adds the projectoutput from the existing project added, but not directlly from a exe file. an...more >>

Hi I installed Visual Studio.net Enterprise Architect 2003. When I try to open a project file (>vbproj), I get the error "The application for Project ...filrname.vbproj is not installed. Make sure the application for the project type is installed". Does anyone know how to correct this ...more >>

how update Microsoft Visual Studio. NET framework 1.0 to 1.1?...more >>

Dear All; I am now making a deployment package using the .net deployment setup project. It is a desktop application that its solution contains 7 projects that generate DLLs and EXEs (executables). The solution generates 2 EXEs that use the other generated Dlls. I used the custom actions ...more >>

i am trying to install .NET Framework SDK ver 1.0.3705 on my Windows XP machine.I am getting an error lik Error 1935:An error occurred during the installation of assembly componen {07E92335-4657-4CBE-A01C-9E1C1217B230}.HRESULT-2147319761 What is this error and how to correct it?...more >>

After making changes to a single .aspx file and its associated ..aspx.cs codebehind file in a development environment, is it possible to copy just those files to the production environment(with or without the project .dll)? or must you copy ALL the web files in a project and the .dll? The lat...more >>

Hi, I want to add Licensing info agreement dialog in my .net deployment setup same as in the ususal applications, on accepting which the setup should execute further. Any pointers in this regard will be of great help. Thanks in advance. Regards, Manpreet Singh ...more >>

Hi, I have created .net setup deployment package(i.e, .msi) and i am executing it from a wrapper application which installs all the pre-requistes. Now my setup has is collection of pre-requistes, wrapper application and the .msi file. Can I package them all into a single setup file. Is there a...more >>

Platform: Windows 2003 server, .NET Deployment Kit, Hi, I have created .Net setup deployment package(i.e, .msi). I am installing certain third party dlls in the \Program Files\Common Files directory, and am registering them as well. When the product is uninstalled, i want that the files i...more >>

Hi everbody. I've created a .NET Setup Project and a C# DLL Project in one Solution. The DLL Project includes an installer Class. I'm trying to pass Parameters to that Installer Class. That works on the install Custom Action, but when i pass the same Paramter in the Uninstall CustomAction, i g...more >>

Platform: Windows 2003 server, .NET Deployment Kit Hi, I am creating a setup application using .NET deployment kit for Windows 2003 compatibility for my VC++ based product. My setup needs to create certain entries int he registry. After reading the specification for Windows 2003 compat...more >>

I have recently upgraded to Framework 1.1 on VS 2000. I would like to be able to make my applications automatically use Framework 1.1 with its new features instead of 1.0. I have updated the application.config file with the following statements: <configuration><startup><supportedRuntime version="...more >>

Platform: Windows 2003 server, .NET Deployment Kit, Hi, I have created .Net setup deployment package(i.e, .msi) and i am executing it from a wrapper application which installs all the pre-requisites. Now after the .msi gets executed, I need the installation path selected by the user during ...more >>

Platform: Windows 2003 server, .NET Deployment Kit, (Application to be shipped uses Crystal Reports 2.6 the version prior to .NET Crystal Reports) Hi, I am creating a deployment kit using .NET framework for Windows 2003 server compatibility. I am unsure where to ship the Crystal Reports lib...more >>

My VB.NET app runs on the system with following configuration : Pentium III / 256 Ram / 20 GB H.D The app is huge, with around 100 classes and forms. But it takes too much memory, around 60 MB. Due to this my other app do not work. Please suggest solution. ...more >>

hi all i am creating the setup packages of my applications using Dotnet windows Setup project. I do have config files in project where my exe takes the respective values from the key value pairs. during the installtaion of the setup i do need to edit the app.config.exe file from the use...more >>

Hi I had a project in VB6 which I upgraded to VB.NET recently. In the app, I am facing some issue with listview control. In the earlier app, I have set the Icons in listview through an imagelist. but i notice that while i execute the project in .net, the step that sets the icon prop. thro...more >>

Hello all, I have a QA server that host about 5 web sites. In order for our QA department to test the setup application they have to be able to run it on this machine, because this machine has the 5 web sites this is not possible. When my QA departments test the install, the install places ...more >>