Create exe shortcut using Setup Wizard Visual studio

Question

I created a Windows Forms application and added a Setup Wizard. I want the installer to create a SHORTCUT of my exe on the desktop but not a COPY of it because the exe uses resources from the folder its in. I added a shortcut using this article: http://gaurangpatel.net/creating-application-shortcut-in-programs-for-windows-installer-project . but it created a copy of the exe instead of a shortcut. Can anyone help with this?

Answer 1

In File system view, go to Application folder and right click your main output. Select Create shortcut to... and drag and drop that shortcut to the User's desktop directory.