How to run executable at end of Setup Project?

Question

I have a Visual Studio Setup Project that I use to install a fairly simple WinForms application. At the end of the install I have a custom user interface page that shows a s

Answer 1

You also can use custom actions

Answer 2

I've done this for internal apps by creating a VB Script harness that launches the setup executable, waits for it to close, and then launches the second program.

You could also accomplish this with a little more polish using a few Win API calls in a C executable.

Answer 3

I managed it by doing invoking the Main method the assembly using the following line:

(typeof(ClassWithinAssemblyToExecute)).Assembly.EntryPoint.Invoke(null, new Object[] {} )

Answer 4

You can use MSILAUNCH (though I've only got it to work with MSICREATE).

http://www.cornerhouse.ca/en/msi.html

Answer 5

you can do it by custom installer. just add installer class and there u will see many event like after install, before install. just hook up after install and from there run ur exe by process class. i would suggest u google to find more about custom installer. here is one good link that might help u http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/19560/Launching-Your-Application-After-Install-using-Vis

thanks

Answer 6

I've just found a very easy way which does not require external tools. You only have to add a class file to the main project and a custom action to the setup project.

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/install/Installation.aspx