setup file in VB.NET 2008 installed only an icon instead of the whole application

Question

I followed instructions of creation of a setup file for my application, but when I started the created setup file in VB.NET 2008, it installed on the hard disk only an icon instead of the whole application. What was wrong?

Answer 1

Hi @Vladimir Nazarov ,

Please check the following things.

Missing Files or Dependencies: Ensure that you've included all the necessary files and dependencies of your application in the setup project. Verify that you've added the primary executable file, DLLs, resources, and any other required files to be installed.

Incorrect Configuration: Review the settings within your setup project. Check if you've set the primary output to include the correct files. Ensure that the project's properties are configured to deploy the entire application and not just an icon or shortcut.

Shortcut Creation: Sometimes, during the setup creation, if you accidentally select only the shortcut creation rather than including the actual application files, it may result in only an icon being installed. Make sure that the setup project includes the necessary files for installation, not just a shortcut.

Build Configuration: Double-check that you're creating the setup file using the correct build configuration (e.g., Release configuration) which should include all the necessary files for deployment.

Best Regards.

Jiachen Li

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