.NET: How do I deploy my programs properly?

[rhyspatto]

Hi, relatively new user and I am curious as to how I should be *correctly* publishing my programs.

I understand I can Build a 'Debug' or 'Release' version, creating an EXE that works fine (among a few extra files), but is there a way to create a .NET application that doesn't require the Framework to be installed on the system?

I wonder because none of my applications work on a computer without the Framework installed, but I figure maybe there is a way to compile my program to include any of the .NET classes/coding etc needed so the end user does not need the *whole* framework installed, but just the used parts that are included within my program.

Any enlightenment on this matter would be appreciated, thankyou

[rhyspatto]

Hi, relatively new user and I am curious as to how I should be *correctly* publishing my programs.

I understand I can Build a 'Debug' or 'Release' version, creating an EXE that works fine (among a few extra files), but is there a way to create a .NET application that doesn't require the Framework to be installed on the system?

I wonder because none of my applications work on a computer without the Framework installed, but I figure maybe there is a way to compile my program to include any of the .NET classes/coding etc needed so the end user does not need the *whole* framework installed, but just the used parts that are included within my program.

Any enlightenment on this matter would be appreciated, thankyou

[kenobewan]

You need the framework on each computer the application runs. Fortunately for me, web applications run on one server. Search the site for variations on this answer, as a common question has been "can I install the framework at the same time as my win app?".