Make installation package of C# project

Question

I have done a software in C#. How can I make a Installation Package for the software?

Answer 1

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3767/what-is-the-best-choice-for-building-windows-installers

Answer 2

Load up VS.NET and create a new Setup Project:

New Project -> Other Project Types -> Setup And Deployment -> Setup Project.

Answer 3

Depends on your deployment requirements. Is this using Visual Studio? ClickOnce (Build->Publish) will probably suit your needs.

Answer 4

I would recommend NSIS, it has been brilliant for me.

If you want to use Visual Studio, check this link out, VS does most of the work for you, but a lot of people don't like this technique.

There is also WIX, which i personally haven't tried but have heard a lot about.

Answer 5

or you can download and use 3rd party installers.

for example install shield