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C# Express: How to publish project for use with 3rd party installer (msi)?

I want to publish my c# project (c# 2008 express edition) and create an (msi) installer with Inno Setup Compiler. How can I do this?

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Set build mode to "Release" and then take everything inside the \bin directory and toss it into you MSI.

The VS Express editions do NOT include a built-in method for creating an MSI like the VS Pro/Ultimate do.

Nate Bross  2010-01-19 15:56:30
I can't find any way to set the build mode in VS Express edition. Are all those extra files needed in my Release folder? Like projectname.csproj.GenerateResource.Cache, projectname.Form1.resources, etc.
MysticEarth  2010-01-19 16:06:27
The only things you should need from the Bin folder are the DLLs and possibly the .configs.
Chris Haas  2010-01-19 16:13:18
If you want to build Release in VS Express, go to: "Tool -> Options". Make sure that "Show all settings" is checked, then go to: "Projects and Solutions -> General" Check the option "Show advanced build options".
fre0n  2010-01-19 23:51:25

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