vj#: is it possible to include the j# redist as part of a setup program? i
want to make it similar to installing the .net framework. by that i
mean, checking to see if it is installed, and if not, installing the
j# redist and then my app. can i do all that in one package?

You could check the registry to see if it's installed.
Here you also find the versjon number.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\AssemblyFolders\VisualJS
harp7.0Assemblies\



You can install the J# redist package in silent mode (/q).
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/msi/setup/command_line_options.asp


There are some problems when installing Visual J# (the development package)
in silent mode. You can read about it here.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812822


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