(if needed):
This guide focuses on (the standard for VS2015) because it exposes the full power of the Windows Installer engine. how to create an installer in visual studio 2015
Go to Tools > Extensions and Updates . Search for "Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Installer Projects" in the online gallery and download it. (if needed): This guide focuses on (the standard
<!-- Create a Desktop Shortcut --> <Directory Id="DesktopFolder" Name="Desktop"/> </Directory> </Fragment> !-- Create a Desktop Shortcut -->
<Fragment> <Directory Id="TARGETDIR" Name="SourceDir"> <!-- Install to Program Files (x86) --> <Directory Id="ProgramFilesFolder"> <Directory Id="INSTALLFOLDER" Name="My Application" /> </Directory>
The setup project needs to know which files to include from your original application.