I developed a small software package for a client utilizing a SQL Server 2008 Express database and .NET 3.5 technology. The client wanted a simple installation package to distribute the software to several computers. Hence, the package should check for dependencies, like whether or not the .NET 3.5 framework and SQL Server 2008 Express was installed.
My eyes quickly fell upon the excellent Inno Setup freeware package. Together with this adaption of Inno found on The Code Project website, to include and/or download the needed dependency packages, it turned out to be the perfect tool for the job.
I had to develop a new script to be able to include the SQL Server 2008 R2 Express, SQL Compact Edition 3.5 for Desktops and MS Installer 4.5 in my package, but it was a breeze with all the good work already done. Check out my posting over at The Code Project to see these adaptions.
My eyes quickly fell upon the excellent Inno Setup freeware package. Together with this adaption of Inno found on The Code Project website, to include and/or download the needed dependency packages, it turned out to be the perfect tool for the job.
I had to develop a new script to be able to include the SQL Server 2008 R2 Express, SQL Compact Edition 3.5 for Desktops and MS Installer 4.5 in my package, but it was a breeze with all the good work already done. Check out my posting over at The Code Project to see these adaptions.
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