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Asked: 2026-05-19T01:32:16+00:00

I have a Windows form app that I’ve published but the end result is

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I have a Windows form app that I’ve published but the end result is not what I’ve expected. After the wizard finishes, I click on the setup.exe and the application installs and launches, but I don’t see any shortcuts in the All Programs. The application is listed in Programs and Features but when I close the app, there is no icon to click to launch it again. I’ve searched for an executable file in the Program Files and System32 folders found nothing.

So what I wanted to to do is create a desktop shrtcut, or shortcut in the All Programs as part of the installation process.

Also how do I assign a custom icon that will show up in the task bar?

Thanks,
Risho

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  1. Editorial Team

    I figured it out. For some reason, Visual Studio used the registered name under which it was installed, which is my employer, to create a shortcut on the All Programs and dropped the program shortcut there.

    I also found in the project property page where to set the desktop icon.

    Man, I’m good – sheesh! (JK)

    Have great day.

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