Setup Project
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:doh: I've just finish my project so I want to create a setup project but i do not known how to include the .NET Framework, Crystal Report into setup project. Please help me. Thanks Mr Duc Linh Nguyen
You can't include the .NET Framework - it must be bootstrapped. Read Redistributing the .NET Framework[^] in the .NET Framework SDK for more information, including how to get example source and use that to bootstrap (i.e., run installations required for your installation PRIOR to running your installation). To install the Crystal Reports managed runtime (includes unmanaged code as well), read Deploying Crystal Reports in .NET Applications[^]. There are four merge modules (.msm) that you include with your Windows Installer setup project. These are merged (hence the name) with the installer package when built. The regwiz MSM requires a license key that you can get for free by registering the Crystal Reports designer when you use it for the first time. This would've been emailed to you. For Windows Forms client applications, you have royalty-free redistribution rights. Read Incorporating Reports into Applications[^] for more information about licensing and different scenarios.
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:doh: I've just finish my project so I want to create a setup project but i do not known how to include the .NET Framework, Crystal Report into setup project. Please help me. Thanks Mr Duc Linh Nguyen