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Asked: 2026-06-11T11:52:11+00:00

Is it possible to install Mono and Gtk on a Windows computer, copy that

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Is it possible to install Mono and Gtk on a Windows computer, copy that to a local folder, and run from that? Can I do the same on Mac?

I’m trying to create an all-in-one folder with everything included so that users can run without needing anything that is not in the folder. mkbundle did not work, and I’d rather have a complete Mono so I can dynamically load additional Mono libraries at runtime.

Are there any 64-bit vs 32-bit issues?

Can I avoid the GAC by using MONO_PATH?

Do either the Mac Mono or Windows Mono require that any files be in a global place? Any hardcoded paths?

I want my distributed program to be as easy to use as possible for new users (eg, no additional installs).

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  1. Editorial Team

    You may want to check Banshee’s source code to find out how it’s done there.

    • For Mac, bockbuild is used so all libraries are bundled in the package.
    • For Windows, a WiX installer is used. It doesn’t bundle Mono because with .NET it’s enough. Not sure if this bundles the rest though (gtk#), you should double check.
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