WARNING: This setup does not contain the .NET Framework which must be installed on the target machine by running dotnetfx.exe before this setup will install. You can find dotnetfx.exe on the Visual Studio .NET 'Windows Components Update' media. Dotnetfx.exe can be redistributed with your setup.

I get this warning when I build my deployment project. I found the file and placed it in my Application folder, but I still get the error everytime. Any suggestions?

Also, do I have to include the libraries when creating a Setup Project for deployment? I can get the Windows Installer to install on other machines, but the program doesn't execute.

Thanks in advance.
Nick Nelson

I figured it out.

Could you share how you solved your problem? I've developped a dreadfully simple form-based app in C# and I'm having the hardest time deploying it on non-.NET systems. Any sites to visit or instructions to follow would be most appreciated!

Thanks,
Mike

What you need to do is download the "bootstrapper_sample.exe" and run it. This will give you 2 files: "settings.ini" and "setup.exe". You also need to download "dotnetredist.exe" and run it which will give you the "dotnetfx.exe". The dotnetfx.exe contains the .Net Framework. The settings.ini will need to be modified to call your project ie. msi = myProject.msi. The following 4 files must be in the release folder "myProject.msi, dotnetfx.exe, settings.ini, and setup.exe. When you run the setup.exe on the target computer, it will check for the .Net Framework. If it is found it will skip the dotnetfx.exe and go right to the myProject.msi. Otherwise it will install the .Net Framework.

Hope this helps. I have recently strayed away from the windows installer and purchased the InstallShield Developer. Much more user friendly.

Can Any one tell me from where do I find "bootstrapper_sample.exe" , when I build "RELEASE" project I get the following five files : Deploy.msi, InstMsiA.exe,InstMsiW.exe,Setup.exe,Setup.ini.
No where do I find settings.ini and bootstrapper.exe