Software written in Visual Basic requires the .NET framework to be installed on the end-user’s computer to be able to run. The .net is a large software framework that a user will probably not have on their computer. How can I distribute my VB.NET app with a .NET framework so that it can run properly on a user’s machine?
When I try to create my clickonce deployment / installer you would think that it would automatically include a .NET 4.0 setup for the end-user, it does not. When I go through Microsoft Documentation like this: How to: Install Prerequisites with a ClickOnce Application all I get is something I’ve already tried and does not work. I have tried creating all sorts of installers which install the Microsoft .NET folder onto the end-user’s machine, or the actual .NET executable file. None of these seem to work, even in third party installation creators like InnoSetup.
I need everything in one large setup.exe file. I don’t care if it is going to take up a lot of space, as long as it is in one file and everything is embedded together (to make it easy for the user).
How do I package the .NET 4.0 framework and make it install with my VB.NET application in ONE Setup.exe file? If this isn’t possible, where can I find the Actual Files of the .NET 4 Framework?
You need to add the appropriate prerequisite. Here is a link to the appropriate MSDN documentation: How to: Install Prerequisites with a ClickOnce Application