Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition question?

Question

Hello folks just downloaded (Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition). is there a way of making the programs that i make, run on some else's computer with out them having to install Visual Basic 2005 Express on there computer?

tpennetta. thanks for your info but i tryed this and copyed it to cd but it still won't work on me mates 2 computers? i've been using Envelop visual basic for a few years now but i just can't get any info for it so i thourth i'll make the change wish i hadent now.. thanks to all.

Answer 1

The express version have two methods of deploying a program. One involves just copying files from the source machine onto th etarget machine. The other is called Click Once deployment and allows you to publish files for either web, cd or network deployment.

In order for your programs to work the target machines must have the dot.net framework installed before you try to install and run your programs.

If the target machines do not have the dot net framework installed then the target machines must either have access to an internet connection or you must provide a copy of the dot net install files on a CD.

If you want to simply copy files then you must build your projetc which will create the exe file and you can then transfer /copy the exe onto a target machine.

I preferr to use the One Click method which publishes your project for deployment.

You must first configure your projects properties
Click Project >>Properties

Go through all the tabs to become familiar with the features acvailable to you as there are fields which you should fill out like project name and description etc...

The Public Tab is the one you want to look at to define how your project will be published and where...

You will want to browse to the publish location and click on the prerequisites button at least...

THe prerequisites enable you to require that the dot net framework be installed on the target machine before your program is installed. However if the target machine is not connected to teh internet your installation may hang.

Then click on the publish wizard and follow the prompts You will be given an option to creat files for CD deployment or web deployment. Again as I mentioned the setup fle created for the express version is for click once deployment so it can bomb if dotnet freame work s not installed and the tarrget PC is not connected to the internet if the dotnet prerequisite is selected

The pay for (Standard) versions of VB have the capability to create a setup project which will allow you to not only check for but install automatically any software your code requires...

Answer 2

This is definitely something you need to know in the beginning of creating Visual Basic Programming. This should be something under your belt early on.

When you are done creating your programming and testing, you will have to "Build" the application. The executable and resource files that accompany are located in your project's working directory in the Debug sub directory.

Also you can edit the Project properties and adjust the Published Program's information for when you decide to publish a "final version" of your software.

For additional information on Application Deployment in VB.Net for Express editions check out:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vb/features/deploy/default.aspx

Hope this Helps! Best of Luck!

Answer 3

The express edition is cut down for personal use, to get used to the package and for you to learn to program. If you want to make applications for other people you will either have to buy the Pro edition, learn C, C++ or something similar and get a compiler.

I know VB is easy to learn but MS need to make some money for their efforts... pitiful though they may be sometimes.

Answer 4

|Dunno specifically, but usually theres a package deployment tool - it combines and DLLs you need with your application .exe file, makes CAB and setup files. i.e. an installation file set. This can be zipped and sent where you like.

Answer 5

you have make .exe, than it can run any computer .

i hope is not virus program.

where u download that , i would like to know , send me a email.

thanks

Answer 6

open your project and then click the "Build" tab and choose "Build My project"(or whatever name you have)
and follow the instructions!!!=)