How can I create Setup package for wpf 4.5 application using some script

Question

I need to create install-able setup via scripting for my WPF application. I don't know where to start and what is best way to do this. Please help.

Solution 1

You can either:

• Use the built in setup project type in Visual Studio to create an MSI installer
  • Tutorials
• Use something like NSIS or WIX. I use NSIS for all of my apps, both have learning curves and NSIS is fairly easily skinnable.
  • NSIS Examples
  • WIX Examples

Solution 2

Consider using Inno Setup ▶ http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php

It is free and also provides powerful script to make a installer package.

Comments

[D J]

can you provide me any link. How to use it?

[Echilon]

Check the tutorials on each site

[Gilad]

i recommend using WIX it is very easy to learn how to use it. you can work with Visual Studio 2012. wixtoolset.org

[Bruce Pierson]

+1. Inno Setup has a wizard that will build you an installer within a few minutes of downloading the software. Once the wizard builds your install script, you can go the the Run menu and choose Target Setup or Target Uninstall to test your install/uninstall right from Inno Setup. Really fast and super easy to learn.