C# - Publish .exe

Question

I am just about done with my first Visual C#.net application, and I'm trying to publish it.

When I go to Project > Publish, all I seem to be able to make is a set of folders and files containing:

• Application Files (File folder)
• setup (Application) APP NAME
• (ClickOnce Application)

Is there any way that I can specify my deployment as a single file that contains all of the required install data?

Answer 1

do not use Publish, use the File -> new project -> Setup Wizard to create a setup.exe file which will install your windows application.