I have created a deployment project and have the following files in a folder with a directory of c:\myInstall: Setup.exe, MyProject.msi, dotnetfx.exe, and settings.ini.

For the settings.ini file, I applied the following settings.
Msi=MyProject.msi
FxInstallerPath=c:\myInstall (where the dotnetfx.exe is placed)

However, when I run the setup on my computer, I get an error telling me that
"Version detection failed for c:\myInstall\dotnetfx.exe. Ensure the installer exists at the specified location."

I know that it is there, anyone have an idea what could be wrong?

Thanks in advance,
Nick Nelson

Hi,
   It's urgent.......
   Have you got the solution to your problem? If yes then please let me know the solution, as I am also facing the same problem.

Thanks.

Well, first try this:
Download the following file NDP10_SP_Q321884_En.exe to install the .Net Framework SP2. That should take care of it, otherwise follow the next few steps.


Otherwise:
in order for it to work you must include 4 files in a folder. You first need to download "bootstrapper_sample.exe" and run it. It will create 2 files: settings.ini and setup.exe. You also need to download "dotnetredist.exe" and run it. It will create the "dotnetfx.exe" file. When you build your "RELEASE" project, it will create a ".MSI" file, which is your application. Now in order to run the .Net framework, you need to add the "settings.ini", "setup.exe", and "dotnetfx.exe" for a total of 4 files. Now modify the "settings.ini" so it says
       Msi = YourSetup.msi (replacing "YourSetup" with your .msi"
Now you can click on the setup.exe, which will start the dotnetfx.exe to check for the .Net Framework. If the Framework is installed, then setup will continue with your installation of the YourSetup.msi. If the Framework is not installed it will install it.

"settings.ini", "setup.exe", and "dotnetfx.exe", and "YourSetup.msi" are necessary to run your application on other computers

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

Hey I got it .
This is what I wrote at settings.ini.
[Bootstrap]
Msi=Deploy.msi
'LanguageDirectory=jpn
'ProductName=testproductname
'DialogText=
'CaptionText=
'ErrorCaptionText=
FxInstallerPath=C:\Documents and Settings\imran\Desktop\test\Deploy\Release

But after I start setup.exe, this is what it shows "This may take several minustes...." and then "Application Setup has failed. If the problem persists, please contact Product Support".


Please suggest.