Can c# compiled app run on machine where .net is not installed?

Question

I want to develop a small utility for windows and I prefer doing that in c# because it is easier (I\'m a java developer).

The utility will be available for download

Answer 1

In a related question, Can you compile C# without using the .Net framework?, it's mentioned you could do this using mkbundle from mono. I haven't tried it myself so I can't comment on if it's the way you should go, but you may want to consider it.