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I need a step-by-step procedure (or a walkthrough) on how to put together an installer package (or deployment package)
My computer: Application developed on (written in VB.NET)
1. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition (32-bit installed on Windows 10 and 64-bit system)
2. Version: 9.0.2.21022.8 RTM
3. Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 3.5 SP1
4. Windows 10
5. System type: 64-bit operation System
Database system: Storing data in Microsoft Access
Targeting workstations:
1. Eight workstations operate on Windows 11 and system type is 64-bit
2. Two workstations operate on Window 7 and system type is 64-bit
Note:
1. Since it is Visual Studio 2008 and 32-bit, I think there are files with different extensions that need to be included in the installer package along with other files extension. If so, please specify what file extensions that need to be included in the installer package. Am I wrong on this?
2. I have referenced Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel and Provider = Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0 in my application. How do I create an installer package that includes all libraries to work in Windows 11 and system type 64-bit?
3. I really appreciate if you have a proven working step-by-step procedure to create an installer package as I have not done this before. Thank you.
Visual Studio 2008 has been out of support since April 2018. On currently supported versions of Windows the Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 is an optional component.
I suggest you update your development tools and application to a currently supported version of Visual Studio. Migrating to .Net Framework 4.8 is also something to consider.
Finally, what version of Microsoft Office are you planning to support and are the same versions installed on all of your targeted systems?
You can also start reading about Visual Studio Installer projects here - Visual Studio Installer Deployment
I tried to update it from VS and received Server Error (404-file or directory not found. I went to google and found this "Update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 (KB2938806)". I tried to install it and received this "None of the products that are addressed by this software update are installed on this computer. Click Cancel to exit setup."
Microsoft Office 2016 installed on the targeted system and I would have to support Microsoft Office 2016.
Is it possible to create an installer package without doing any updates?
Thanks for your help.
It seems that you have not even installed Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 on your development system. And there are other VS2008 related updates that you are probably missing.
When I suggested that you update your development tools to a currently supported version of Visual Studio I meant VS2022 or another recent version. Refer to https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/
The following is currently installed on my machine:
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Version 9.0.21022.8 RTM
Microsoft .NET Framework
Version 3.5 SP1
Installed Edition: Professional
On the update: To upgrade to VS 2022, it will take time and money. I am trying to deploy this application first and then I will try to find money to upgrade it to VS2022.
I suggest you carefully read the license agreement for the Community version of VS2022. Visual Studio license directory. If you satisfy its requirements you may be able to install it and use it without cost.
I read the provided web site, and it was kind of too generic. Does anyone have step-by-step procedure that tailors to this particular application? I don't think my application is unique or special. Thanks.