How can I create Setup package for wpf 4.5 application using some script

Question

I need to create install-able setup via scripting for my WPF application. I don't know where to start and what is best way to do this. Please help.

score 10 · Accepted Answer · edited Oct 24 '13 at 07:43

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You can either:

Use the built in setup project type in Visual Studio to create an MSI installer
- Tutorials
Use something like NSIS or WIX. I use NSIS for all of my apps, both have learning curves and NSIS is fairly easily skinnable.
- NSIS Examples
- WIX Examples

edited Oct 24 '13 at 07:43

Peter

answered Jan 31 '13 at 08:21

Echilon

can you provide me any link. How to use it? – D J Jan 31 '13 at 08:26
Check the tutorials on each site – Echilon Jan 31 '13 at 09:25
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i recommend using WIX it is very easy to learn how to use it. you can work with Visual Studio 2012. http://wixtoolset.org/ – Gilad Feb 01 '13 at 18:22

Youngjae · Answer 2 · 2014-10-03T08:12:34.447

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It is free and also provides powerful script to make a installer package.

edited Oct 03 '14 at 08:12

answered Sep 18 '14 at 08:52

Youngjae

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+1. Inno Setup has a wizard that will build you an installer within a few minutes of downloading the software. Once the wizard builds your install script, you can go the the `Run` menu and choose `Target Setup` or `Target Uninstall` to test your install/uninstall right from Inno Setup. Really fast and super easy to learn. – Bruce Pierson Feb 16 '16 at 04:22

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 24 '14 at 18:23

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Agree with Echilon. I would like to add that Inno Setup is also a very good solution to try.

IMHO WIX is much harder to understand and to manage than alternatives, for little projects it's not the best option.

answered Jun 24 '14 at 18:23

AFract

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