Add own prerequisite to “ClickOnce” application

To add our own prerequisite you need to have boot strapper package. Once created boot strapper package then it will automatically included into prerequisite list. To generate boot strapper can use “Bootstrapper Manifest Generator” tool. Follow the steps given below to add own boot strapper using “Bootstrapper Manifest Generator” tool.

1.      Download “Bootstrapper Manifest Generator” http://www.gotdotnet.com/workspaces/workspace.aspx?id=ddb4f08c-7d7c-4f44-a009-ea19fc812545

2.      Install “Bootstrapper Manifest Generator”.

3.      Open BMG (Bootstrapper Manifest Generator).

4.      Select FileàNew.

5.      Select “Package Manifest” and click on OK.

6.   Type project name and click on “Add Installer File” icon top left.

7.   Browse for file, you wish to add into prerequisite, as I added exe as prerequisite you can  choose as per your requirement.

8.      Click on Ok you will see following screen.

9.   Type display name and click on “Build” icon top left.

10.       Your prerequisite is been created, can see in prerequisite list.

11. All set select “Test” as prerequisite from above list and publish application.

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