Question

when the user installs my vb.net application, i would like my icon (a shortcut) to be placed on the user’s desktop. i am using vb express 2008, and am using the installer that it comes with. how do i specify an icon for this:?

Answer 1

When you create the setup project include the icon in the desktop folder:

Open Visual Studio

1. Create New Project->Project types = setup and deployment -> Setup Project
2. Add your application to the setup project (Right click on Application->Add)
3. Select “User’s Desktop item”
4. Right-click the space
5. Browse to the applicaiton and add the shortcur.

UPDATE after comment:

You can make a manual installer that simply copies the exe file + a shortcut on the desktop (read this).