I’ve made an vb.net application that requires crystal reports 10 and I need to redistribute my application.
So…
I need to install XP SP3 THEN -> .net framework 4 THEN -> crystal reports redistuble package and my application and that packages are installed in series one after another (means that you have to wait for the first package to finish its installation and then run the next installation package) not simultaneously at one time.
Some users are not professional at computer and get nervous about installing those files in series SO I want a small application or an installer that takes over that operation and runs the files one after another any advice?
I use a great free installer script called Inno Setup. It has many examples on how to install .NET Framwork and Crystal Reports. The installer will allow you to chain multiple packages together and create a simple installer UI for your users. Here is a great pre-made script that will check and install the .NET Framework. There are many more examples on google.