[2008] [2005] VBInstaller - An installer made in Visual Basic!
Many people have asked how to create an Installer in VB. So I have created VBInstaller. The installer actually extracts files from a Cabinet File, and then places them in a seperate folder. It then installs them to your system.
How does it work?
It works by reading a series of text files, it then projects them into a RichTextBox. The installer also features an UnInstaller. The UnInstaller can be found in: Program Files\Common Files\VBInstaller\.
What is the UnInstaller?
The UnInstaller reads a Text file that contains the program location. It then removes the folder and its files from your system.
TODO
There are quite a things to do. It needs an IDE, Updated dialogs and lots more.
Current Version:
The current version is 1 and I hope to get a newer version out soon, but I am currently involved in other projects too.
Below is the download link, I will upload the source code when I have cleaned it up (rather messy). Post any ideas here!
Thanks, RibbonFan:) :wave: ;) :eek2:
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RibbonFan] at [2007-12-5 10:51:56]
# 1 Re: [2008] [2005] VBInstaller - An installer made in Visual Basic!
what about on a machine that does not have the .NET framework? The user would need to first install the .NET framework (something an installer should really do) before it could run your installer program...
Also what about things like registering .NET assemblies in the GAC or installing COM files and registering them for COM?
# 3 Re: [2008] [2005] VBInstaller - An installer made in Visual Basic!
I'm not raining on your parade, I am just saying that VB (especially VB.NET) is just not an ideal language for an installer application. That is purely my opinion, but native languages are really the ideal candidates for installer programs.
