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Help! "the folder path '.' contains an invalid character" error (Setup question)

When I create a setup file (MSI) for my app, I get the following error when
I try to run the MSI file...

The folder path '.' contains an invalid character

Does anyone know a solution to this? I have looked on Google and have not
found an answer.
Nov 16 '05 #1
1 7194
Keith it sounds like one of the folders in your setup project is off.

Which folders do you have included with your setup project?

Todd Derksen
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From: "Keith Smith" <ke*********@verizon.net>
When I create a setup file (MSI) for my app, I get the following error whenI try to run the MSI file...

The folder path '.' contains an invalid character

Does anyone know a solution to this? I have looked on Google and have not
found an answer.


Nov 16 '05 #2

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