I have a very simple app for which I want to create a standalone executable that I can double click and it just opens.
Currently I have only one choice when I publish, to create an install file and install the app.
I have seen many many posts that tell me how to do this by using the Deployment mode settings, but I can't find a post on how to get the option of Deployment mode. Do I need a different version of Visual Studio? See details below.
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Penelope SniderPosted Jul 26, 2023, 6:44 PM
To be more clear, I have no "Create new profile" link, or any way to access a Deployment menu, when I click on the Publish menu item the screen that comes up is as follows:
Mohammad HussainPosted Jul 26, 2023, 9:29 AM
To create a standalone executable for your simple app in Visual Studio Community 2022, you can use the "Self-Contained" deployment mode. The "Self-Contained" deployment mode bundles all the necessary .NET Core runtime and libraries with your application, allowing it to run without requiring any additional installations on the target machine.
Here's how you can enable the "Self-Contained" deployment mode:
1. Right-click on your project in Visual Studio and select "Publish."
2. In the "Publish" window, click on the "Create new profile" link.
3. Choose the target deployment location and click "Next."
4. In the "Deployment mode" dropdown, choose "Self-contained" from the list.
5. Select the target operating system and architecture (e.g., Windows x64) that you want to create the standalone executable for.
6. Click on the "Publish" button to generate the standalone executable.
This will create a self-contained executable that you can double-click to open your app on the target machine without needing to install anything else.
Note: The availability of deployment modes may vary depending on the type of project you are working on and the .NET SDK version you have installed. Make sure you are targeting a .NET Core project when trying to access the "Self-Contained" deployment mode.