Simple Steps To Create Setup Of Website Using Install Shield LE In Visual Studio 2013

Introduction

As stated, 

"InstallShield provides the developer with templates and pre-built interface objects that make it easy to package the software. Users who receive software packaged with InstallShield are assured that it will be installed quickly and without affecting other applications or system characteristics."

Step 1: In the first step first we need to download the Express Edition from the following link:

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Open Visual Studio 2013 with Run as administrator and select other Project type inside Templates as in the following figure,

 

After that we will see new reference in our solution explorer.


Step 3: After adding the InstallShield Project you will be able to see the following screen,



Then click on Application Information in the bottom of the screen and fill in the information.



Step 4 Click on Installation Requirements.



Step 5: Click on Application Files.



After that click on Add File button and add your service .exe file.



After that right click on you exe file and select properties and go to Com & .Net settings and check the Installer Class as in the following figure,

Step 6: Click on Application Shortcuts.

Uncheck all check boxes.



Step 7: Click on Application Registry,



Step 8: Click on Installation Interview,

Here you can use an option as per your application requirements.



After that right click on your Setup Project and click on Install. After that click next next.. and continue, till you do not get finish button.

After that click on InstallShield LE in Menu Bar and click open release folder as in the following figure.

After that you get the setup exe file and install your exe file. After that check your service and you will get the name of your service name. My Service name is Atservice,

Summary 

In this article we learned about InstallShield LE and how to create a setup file to install an application.