Say, I have an ASP.NET web application that I can run in a web browser by opening that solution in VS 2010 and then by going to Debug -> Start without debugging, or by pressing Ctrl+F5.
I was wondering if it’s possible to create a link on my desktop to run the same web app but without starting VS2010 first? (Say, by just double-clicking such link.)
Create a windows batch file to start the
ASP.NET Web Development Serverand point it to your application’s root directory.Here’s my .bat file:
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/166319/Run-ASP-NET-Web-Application-from-Command-Prompt
http://www.dotnetperls.com/development-server-bat