How to Create Setup MSI EXE File in Visual Studio 2019, 2022

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How to Create Setup MSI File in Visual Studio 2019, 2022
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This video will show you how to create a Setup MSI file in Visual Studio 2019 and 2022. By creating a Setup MSI file, you can easily distribute your applications to users and manage updates more easily.
If you're new to Setup MSI files or need to create a Setup MSI file for your next project, this video is for you! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a Setup MSI file in Visual Studio and use it to install your applications on machines.
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To create an MSI or EXE setup file in Visual Studio 2019 or 2022, you can use the built-in setup project template. Please note that as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Visual Studio 2022 was not released, so the instructions may vary slightly for that version. Here are the general steps:
1- Open Visual Studio and create a new project.
2- In the project template selection window, search for "Setup" in the search bar.
3- Select the "Setup Project" template and click "Next."
4- Choose the project type based on your requirements. For example, "Windows Installer" creates an MSI file, while "Console Application" creates an EXE file that extracts and runs an installer.
5- Specify the name and location for your setup project, and click "Create."
6- The setup project will be added to your solution. By default, it includes a product.wxs file, which is an XML file used to define the components and behavior of your installer.
7- Right-click on the setup project in the Solution Explorer and select "View" then "File System."
8- In the File System Editor window, you can define the directory structure and add files that should be included in the installer. For example, you can add your application executable and any supporting files or dependencies.
9- Configure other settings for your installer, such as registry entries, shortcuts, prerequisites, etc., by right-clicking on the setup project and selecting "Properties."
10- Build your setup project by right-clicking on the project and selecting "Build."
11- After the build completes successfully, you will find the MSI or EXE file in the output directory of your setup project.
Please note that the availability of the setup project template may depend on the edition of Visual Studio you are using. Some editions, such as Visual Studio Community, may not include this template by default. In that case, you can consider using third-party installer tools like WiX Toolset or InstallShield.
Additionally, please check the official documentation and resources provided by Microsoft for more details and specific instructions for the version of Visual Studio you are using, as there may be updates or changes since my knowledge cutoff in September 2021.
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[@Neko_Jonez]

I'm looking for a way that you can open an exe right after the install... How can you do that?

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[@mikelantzelo]

webview2 not working when i export my project with this method

[@TheHassoun9]

I'm trying to do this for an asp project, but it is selecting the dll at launch whilst the exe should be set as the entry point. how can I specify that the exe should be launched ?

[@Tanmaygaming0406]

You need to select publishitem instead of project output.