How can I make MySQL a prerequisite for a VB.Net Application

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I am new to vb.net. I am developing a desktop application using VB.NET and MySQL. I want that setup to install MySQL automatically. . I have created a manifest package by boots rapper manifest generator but its not installing MySQL.

When I am creating the manifest file, it is displaying in properties of my project under prerequisites in setting but its not installing.

Any help will greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Posted 21-Jun-12 23:01pm

MinhajAli

Updated 22-Jun-12 2:51am

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pdoxtader · Answer 1 · 2012-09-01T11:09:00

I think you're better off handling that yourself, rather then letting the installer handle it. I would have my application check for MySQL the first time it's run (or even better - every time it runs), and if it's not installed prompt the user for the location of the install files. If it doesn't get installed, then show the user an error dialog and bail out.

- Pete