How to create setup.exe file for window form application in visual studio 2019?

Question

I created one window form application in visual studio 2019. Now I can't find any solution regarding how to create installer for that window form application.

Answer 1

Using Visual Studio Installer (look @Hans Passant comment for the download).

I will make a simple tutorial:

1 - Right click on Solution of your project > Add > New Project > Write on SearchBar "Setup" > Setup Project > Next > Create;

2 - Application Folder > Add > Project Output > Primary Output;

3 - User's Desktop > Create New Shortcut to Primary Output;

4 - Rename your Shortcut for the name of your App;

5 - User's Program Menu > Create New Shortcut to Primary Output;

6 - Rename your Shortcut for the name of your App;

7 - Application Folder > Add all the files needed for the operation of the application.

Good points:

• Don't forget to put the icons on your application folder.
• When you edit your application you have to build your setup or the setup will be with the previous "version".
• Don't forget to edit the properties of setup (Who created the application, version...).