Alternate setup app for vs2008

12 Jun 2009 8:59 PM

John

Hi

I am wondering if there is a slightly better setup app available than the
default in vs2008. Basically I am looking for one that easily provides for a
precompile on install option. I know it can be done in std vs2008 too but
its a drag to create a separate project just for that every time.

Thanks

Regards

13 Jun 2009 5:53 AM

Cor Ligthert[MVP]

John,

As that is to much work, then don't look to others.

Cor

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"John" <info@nospam.infovis.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I am wondering if there is a slightly better setup app available than the
> default in vs2008. Basically I am looking for one that easily provides for
> a precompile on install option. I know it can be done in std vs2008 too
> but its a drag to create a separate project just for that every time.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards
>
>

15 Jun 2009 2:50 PM

Gregory A. Beamer

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"John" <info@nospam.infovis.co.uk> wrote in
news:OYhtpC66JHA.5780@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> Hi
>
> I am wondering if there is a slightly better setup app available than
> the default in vs2008. Basically I am looking for one that easily
> provides for a precompile on install option. I know it can be done in
> std vs2008 too but its a drag to create a separate project just for
> that every time.
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards

There are third party installer libraries you can use, like Wise or
InstallShield, but they are not free. Wix might be an option, but it has a
learning curve.

As for setting up post compile steps in an installer project, it is not
that difficult to do.

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Gregory A. Beamer
MVP; MCP: +I, SE, SD, DBA

Twitter: @gbworld
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