Run batch file when set up is running

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How do I make my setup project in vs2008 (after I build it) to run a batch file after the install of the deployed project completes? As in, if I give the created msi file to a user, they double click it, run through the install, and after it's done, runs a batch file? Thanks!

Posted 31-Jul-13 21:41pm

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Updated 31-Jul-13 21:43pm

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walterhevedeich · Answer 1 · 2013-07-31T21:50:00

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You can check the article below if you want to add custom actions to your setup project.

Custom Action in Visual Studio setup projects[^]

Posted 31-Jul-13 21:50pm

walterhevedeich