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>Hi there!
>
>I have a small application that I want to distribute to
users. I want an
>easy installation program and for this I need some help.
The application is
>an excel client (an excel add-in that uses methods and
properties of an .NET
>dll). I want to use the set up project type of .NET.
>
>I think these are the steps that should be done by
installation program:
>
>- Check whether .NET framework is installed. If not,
install it.
>- Check that Excel is installed and where it is located.
>- Register .NET component and create type library for
early binding (when I
>do this manually, I use the regasm tool of .NET
framework), place these
>files in same folder as Excel.exe.
>- Copy StockQuotes.xla to appropriate directory:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft
>Office\Office10\XLStart.
>
>Now the questions:
>- I know how to check for .NET framework, but how can I
bundle it and
>install it if not installed? One big file is best to my
less knowledgable
>users, I think.
>- How do I use the regasm tool in a setup project?
>
>All tips and ideas are welcome!
>
>Best regards
>
>Clarkie
>
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