include vfpoledb.dll into .net build (VB.NET 2005 windows forms)

[igor22]

Hi,
I need to distribute vfpoledb.dll along with my application,
the dll needs to be placed into C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Ole DB (create if doesn't exists) and register it using regsvr32
How can I do that?
Thanks,
Igor

 

[TipGiver]

All you need is a setup project..

 

[igor22]

I am using Publish wizzard in VS 2005, i don't see where I can specify this dll to include

 

[TipGiver]

You use the Click once deployment (express edition) ?

 

[igor22]

yes, i am using click once publishing from VS 2005

 

[TipGiver]

At the project properties click the "references" tab page. Click the add button and locate the compnent. I am sorry to say, that i am not sure if you can register and copy a dll using the click once deployment. Things change if you are not using the express editions, where you can add a real-fully functional setup project.

I would recommend using a third party script, to construct the 'deployment project'.
Have a look at:
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http://www.clickteam.com/English/index.php

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http://nsis.sf.net/

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http://www.jrsoftware.org/

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