I need a method of running an Exe at the end of an install...

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I need a method of running an Exe at the end of an install. I have assembled an installer that installs both exe's (One is the actual Application, the other checks to see if a driver is there or not) I need to Auto run the checker once the Application has installed automatically (I am using Visual Studio 2008 C#), The old method I have used in the path for this appears to have been blocked (this was VB6 times, virus, Trojans used it?). I have searched Google & friends asked people I know ,on boards and strangers,(the reaction is typically are you trying to write a virus or something nasty). I can't say I blame them but how do I check for driver MSDN does not really suggest a method of automatic checking just manual, somebody please point me in a correct-ish direction please.
Glenn

Posted 30-Jul-12 4:51am

glennPattonWork3

Updated 30-Jul-12 4:57am

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lewax00 30-Jul-12 11:08am

It depends, what are you using to make the installer? A custom program, WiX, dotNetIntaller, something else?

glennPattonWork3 31-Jul-12 4:49am

Sorry, I edited it for clarity.
Glenn

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Albert Holguin · Answer 1 · 2012-07-30T05:13:00

Solution 1

Well, the simple method would be to make an executable that works as the overall event controller, meaning that it launches the installer at the appropriate time, before or after it checks for the file.

Posted 30-Jul-12 5:13am

Albert Holguin

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glennPattonWork3 30-Jul-12 11:48am

So you mean like my Version checking program which would check the version of the drivers and if correct launch the installer? This would seem to up the number of files, but allelse is failing I'll give it a go!
Glenn

Albert Holguin 30-Jul-12 13:19pm

Yeah, I do a similar thing with one of my applications...

glennPattonWork3 31-Jul-12 5:56am

Well just gave it a go and it works! I'll just have to supply a folder with all the bits hidden it it. Don't seem to be that professional though (mind you having an unknown user fiddle about with drivers seems less!)
Glenn

Albert Holguin 31-Jul-12 9:26am

When you make your own application, it's as professional as you want it to be. In another words, the look and feel of it falls on your shoulders.

glennPattonWork3 31-Jul-12 11:11am

So....if it an executable that uses other files to do/complete the installation its perfectly acceptable, somehow it fells dirty!

Albert Holguin 31-Jul-12 12:52pm

Nah, perfectly acceptable.

hari19113 · Answer 2 · 2012-07-30T06:53:00

Solution 2

While creating setup file add installer class file and override appropriate events like install, after install etc.
In that event call your form with which you want to check your requirements.

Hope this will solve your problem.

Posted 30-Jul-12 6:53am

hari19113

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glennPattonWork3 31-Jul-12 4:48am

Hmm... How do you go about adding a class to installer, As right click on the installer does not give you the option, if I right click on the project will this give the correct position for the application to run, also will it run every time this application is run as I don't think it's really needed...

hari19113 2-Aug-12 12:19pm

Don't add class to an installer add installer class in your application and if you look at its event you will find all events related to installations. From there you can call your desired exe and whenever you run the installer the particular event will be fired.

Hope this will help you.