Packing dlls in the .exe

[Rosco5737]

Hi all, I created a VB.NET application that requires two drivers in order to work (AxInterop.MSChart20Lib.dll and Interop.MSChart20Lib.dll). I want to have anyone be able to use this application on any PC and in any directory. Right now, I have to send all three files together (the .exe and two .dlls). Plus, the exe has to be in the same directory as the dlls or else it wont work. I am new to VB.NET and was wondering if it is possible to include both drivers in the .exe so only one file needs to be distributed or do I need some sort of installer program? Thanks all...

 

[reboot]

You need an installer.

 

[Rosco5737]

Any recommendations on simple, easy to use installers?

 

[Thinker]

There probably arent many choices for .Net (especially if you dont
want to buy something very expensive). But there is an install
packager as part of .Net. According to MSDN, from the file menu
you select Add Project - New Project. Then in the Add New Project
dialog, select Setup and Deployment Projects, and select the type
of deployment project.

 

[Divil]

Youll need to install and register the mschart.ocx file too.

 

[Rosco5737]

Thanks all, thats exactly what I was looking for.