How to build/write a bootstrap in vb.net?

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Hi,

I really don't know how to make a bootstrap. where to write or how to use it.

I just read that I need to make one so that the MySQL Connector be installed automatically to the target PC where my application be installed.

I got the idea here:
How can I make MySQL a prerequisite of my VB.NET app's installation?[^]

Please help me with this.

Or other solutions regarding the automatic installation of MySQL Connector.

The client wants a simple vb.net installation w/o any other interring installation requirements.

Thanks a lot.

Posted 16-Jul-12 19:00pm

bnvelarde

Updated 16-Jul-12 19:17pm

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barneyman 17-Jul-12 2:26am

I *think* that url is talking about generating prerequesites the Visual Studio setup and deployment project can see - so you'd have to create one of those to get to use that prerequisite

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2012-07-16T21:10:00

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You don't want a "bootstrap" - that is a different thing altogether.

You want a "setup" or "deployment" application.

Visual studio has these built in: try adding a new project to your solution, and select "Other project types...Setup and Deployment" as the project type rather than "Other languages...Visual basic".

Posted 16-Jul-12 21:10pm

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bnvelarde 17-Jul-12 4:56am

yeah, but the thing is I am only using an Express edition of vb.net :(

OriginalGriff 17-Jul-12 4:59am

Then you need to either buy a "proper" copy with setup and deployment, or find an appropriate installer on the internet. I can't help you with that - I don't use the express versions as I have the Pro version.

bnvelarde 17-Jul-12 6:13am

does the Pro version trial have that 'setup and deployment' thing?

OriginalGriff 17-Jul-12 6:25am

Again - I don't know. I thought the trial versions were the Express version?

bnvelarde 17-Jul-12 7:38am

thanks for the time ..