How do I create a Setup.exe file for my VS.Net 2003 Windows Application?

I have Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2003 SP1. I have followed all advice in forums etc to make my Windows Application an executable setup file so that I may install it on another machine. However, all forums tell me to go to New Project: Setup and Deployment Projects: Setup Wizard.

My Visual Studio does not have a Setup Wizard where it is supposed to be. How come? Can anybody advise on where I can download the update/patch for this? I need to have this project implemented ASAP and this is all that is left for me to do!

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Thank you.

I use InnoSetup, which is a freeware solution although you can donate to the project.

With a .net app you have to make sure the dotnet framework is installed on the target PC, or the app won’t run. The installer generally puts the exe file into a folder in Program Files, creates the start menu shortcuts and often provides an uninstall routine as well.

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