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VS.2010 - How to change the default install heading in "All Programs"
Hi Experts. I published a small programs in VB.2010 .Net4. When I run the install package, the program is installed correctly but defaults to the Microsoft folder in "All Programs". Where can I change the install package to create a new folder in All Prgrams and have the program icon there. I am using the default install and have not created a seperate install project. Thanks in advance
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Sorry, I dont think I explained myself properly. There is no problem with the icon, there is no problem with the build or the deployment. The only thing I want to change is that when I install the new application on a PC I dont want it to appear under Microsoft in All Programs. I want it to appear under a folder of my own name in All Programs. Thanks for you help
There are many ways to create an install package in VS2010. Which one to you use? ClickOnce, InstallShield LE, Visual Studio Installer?
Open properties of your setup project. There is a vendor/manufacturer property. Give it the name you want for folder.
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1. You need to put you application you going deploy into "Application Folder", this include all files needed by your application, including external icon if you wish to.
2. You need to create by yourself the folder name you wish to under "User's Programs Menu" in Visual Studio.
3. In the folder you have created in step 2, take create shortcut. Double click the "Application Folder" and double click the file you wish to create shortcut.
4. By default, VS will use icon with index 0 in your EXE, or using system icon for know type other that EXE.
5. If you wish to use other own icon, make sure you include together file icon (*.ico) into "Application Folder".
6. Select properties of the shortcut, click Browse... in Icon attribue. Click Browse... button, double click "Application Folder" and select the icon you wish to use. Then press OK to the end.
7. Build the setup and test.