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add a serialkey input box to a setup project

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    Guerven
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    hello all! do anyone know how to add a serial/password to a setup project. I just want my setup to ask for a serial key before continuuing with the install. :D

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      hello all! do anyone know how to add a serial/password to a setup project. I just want my setup to ask for a serial key before continuuing with the install. :D

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      Dave Kreskowiak
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      This is easily done with Custom Actions[^] in your deployment project.

      Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP - Visual Basic

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        This is easily done with Custom Actions[^] in your deployment project.

        Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP - Visual Basic

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        either I'm dumb or it's not easy.. If I'm an idiot, ok by me but I find it trouble some to go trhough all of that just to add a password/serial key dialouge. :( is there an easier way. he he he. just trying my luck because I've been goin' round in circles. thank you for the reply and I;ve read through the articles.

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          either I'm dumb or it's not easy.. If I'm an idiot, ok by me but I find it trouble some to go trhough all of that just to add a password/serial key dialouge. :( is there an easier way. he he he. just trying my luck because I've been goin' round in circles. thank you for the reply and I;ve read through the articles.

          I Xux

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          The Installer project that comes in VS is barebones. There is no "easier way", other than using a different installer application, like InstallShield or Wise for Windows Installer.

          Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP - Visual Basic

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