Dll files on shared drive?? 1

[Kryzsoccer]

I would like to create an app for any computer on the network to use. The problem is most of these computers do not have all of the required dll files that VB apps need to run. I would like to avoid having people install anything.
Would placing the dll files on the shared drive allow the app to run?
If not does anyone know of any other way to do this?

As always all help is appreciated!!

 

[AndyWatt]

Use the Package & Deployment Wizard or perhaps Visual Studio Installer.

Andy
"Logic is invincible because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic." -- Pierre Boutroux
"A computer program does what you tell it to do, not what you want it to do." -- Greer's Third Law

 

[Kryzsoccer]

Doh!
I was thinking the Package & Deployment Wizard could only help to make a setup file. After exploring it more I realize that I think it will do what I need. I have not had a chance to test it yet, but a star for you.

I love tek-tips because stupid questions are answered rather then laughed at!!
Thanks for not laughing Andy (atleast not in your post anyway)

 

[paulbent]

You won't be able to set it up so that users don't have to install anything. Although dependent dlls could be located on a shared drive, they would still have to be registered on each PC. So you might as well use the PDW and install the dlls too, your app will perform better!

The PDW does just create a setup package but that's what you'll need to do. Put the setup.exe on a shared drive and the users can run it from there to install.

Or you could create a login/startup script that checks for the existence of your executable and installs it from the share if not found. The PDW can be used to configure the package for silent install.

Paul Bent
Northwind IT Systems

http://www.northwindit.co.uk

 

[Kryzsoccer]

Wow thanks for all the info Paul!!

I am VERY interested in how you would make a login/startup script.

Also how would I create a silent install?