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Azhar
Azhar

Reputation: 20670

.NET framework requirement problem on client machine

I am developing a Desktop application which we install on client machines but it requires .NET framework 3.5, is there any process that does not require framework installation and lets the installer install the application?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 191

Answers (2)

David Hall
David Hall

Reputation: 33143

If what you are asking is if the .NET framework is necessary for running .NET applications, then YES, yes it is.

If you are asking if can be installed with an MSI, then the answer is, no, not quite.

An MSI cannot include the .NET framework, but if you have a look at the following link: Setup.exe bootstrapper sample you will see the Microsoft workaround.

This shows how to create a setup.exe that will install the .NET framework if it is missing and then install your application.

Upvotes: 2

A9S6
A9S6

Reputation: 6675

.NET 3.5 has a client profile option - "Client-only Framework Subset" option in Project Properties >> Application tab. I am not very sure about this but it might be useful in reducing the size by downloading just the required files and not the whole runtime.

Upvotes: 0

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