bootstrap
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C# Create a Windows Installer Class Custom Action bootstrap DLL in .Net
The standard windows installer project included with Visual Studio right out of the box is great in many deployment scenarios. For more advanced needs, organizations and developers usually defer to 3rd party solutions, such as InstallShield, Wise, wix or NSIS… Continue reading
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Remove Repair Option from Custom Windows Installer
This technically can be done in various ways relating to InstallShield, Wise, WiX, NSIS or other installer platforms, but generally speaking is the same concept all throughout whether you are using third party tools or creating your own bootstrap/windows installer… Continue reading
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Create an Uninstall Shortcut for Windows Installer in C#
When utilizing the windows installer project type bundled with Visual Studio I was very surprised to find there was no simple functionality to add an uninstall shortcut. Instead, there are a few workarounds, some better than others but overall going… Continue reading
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