Setup and Deployment of windows application along with .net frameworks, crystal reports and windows service

Question

I am working on windows application I have a new client requirement like everything need to be bundled in single setup file ( example : SQL server 2012 express edition, Application database, Crystal reports, .NET framework,other 2 applications and Windows Service)

I did setup file along with Database using installer class following the below site ( http://www.rajneeshverma.com/post/2012/08/16/Setup-and-Deployment-of-Windows-Application-with-SQL-Server-Database-using-Visual-Studio-2010.aspx ). Its working fine

And I tried for crystal report added some merge modules but I don't know which merge module need to add exactly so I added all modules

So, how can I add .NET Framework, Windows Service, Crystal Reports, SQL Server 2012 express edition to a single setup file? Can you please show me a way to chase this task

Thanks & Regards, Sridhar.

Answer 1

Take a look at this answer here . I think Advanced Installer has what you are looking for. You can be able to bundle your pre-requisites quite easily with it including setups for Crystal Reports runtime and SQL Express.

Example below.

You will be able to put everything into a single setup file.