Converting windows application setup into source code

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Hi All,
I have lost my source code due to PC crash and now i only have a setup file
of that windows application. Can anyone know how to retrieve source code from it.

Posted 30-Jun-10 21:33pm

amy4u

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Sandeep Mewara · Answer 1 · 2010-06-30T21:49:00

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You need to do Reverse Engineering.

Reflector[^] and it's add-in FileDisassembler[^].

Reflector will allow to see the source code.
FileDisassembler will allow you to convert it into a VS solution.

Posted 30-Jun-10 21:49pm

Sandeep Mewara

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amy4u 27-Sep-10 8:08am

Thnx Sandip but it does not work for me any other solution in detail