If the files are read only you should be able to include them in your VB project and set the "Copy to output directory" option to "Copy always". That way, the files will always be copied to the bin directory automatically.

got it. :thumbsup: Thanks Mithun Shitole "Free Your Mind" http://www.technoyaari.com

Thanks Nagy, I was completely unaware of "binary compatible" thing. Mithun Shitole "Free Your Mind" http://www.technoyaari.com

Sorry I forgot to mention, I am using vs 2008 deployment project. I have added a custom action to it. My main project is in vb.net. Mithun Shitole "Free Your Mind" http://www.technoyaari.com

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