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I have an error saying "The name 'ZipFile' does not exist in the current context" which is refering to the line: ZipFile.ExtractToDirectory(zipPath, extractPath); can anyone please explain how I can fix this?
You need to add references to System.IO.Compression and System.IO.Compression.FileSystem. To do this, right-click on your project, select 'Add' -> 'Reference,' and then check the boxes next to these assemblies. Once added, include the following line at the beginning of your file: using System.IO.Compression;
Is there a way for the app to automatically install an update when the user selects "yes" for update? Rather than having to go through the setup wizard every time?
Yes, you can silently install the update. All you need to do is add the '/qn' argument to the process.StartInfo.Arguments line. '/qn' specifies there is no UI during the installation process. Hope this helps!
Thank you very much. When installing a new msi, is there any way to have the application automatically reselect the installed folder? for example my old app is installing at "D:\ABC
Hello! You can achieve this by setting the INSTALLLOCATION property through command line arguments. Thus, you can dynamically provide the install location without prompting the user to select the directory during installation. Hope this helps, good luck!
I am trying the same steps for NetCore Wpf App but does not work. I can not add reference of System.IO.Compression to my NetCore app. This is the only step which is not same with the vide. I'd appreciate any help.
Hello! It should be included by default in later versions of .NET Core. If it's not included in your project, you can manually add it by opening the project file (.csproj) and adding the element within the section. Then, restore the packages by running the 'dotnet restore' command in the terminal. Hope this helps, good luck!
Hello! You can add an application manifest to your updater to request elevation, or install the app in a user-writable directory to avoid needing elevated permissions.
No. Unfortunately, Visual Studio has significant limitations when it comes to customization capabilities. You need to use other tools to create and fully customize your installer.
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Thank you for this tutorial but am having a bit of a problem when the setup file is big. The code get to this part ( string zipPath = @".\MyAppSetup.rar";) before the new setup has been downloaded and i get file does not exist error.
Hi Peter! To address the issue in your scenario, you should use asynchronous programming to ensure that the download completes before moving on to the next step. Hope this helps!
Find our written, step-by-step guide about the Windows Forms Application automatic updating here: www.advancedinstaller.com/automatic-updates-windows-forms-application.html
Thank you very much, your guidance saved my lots of time.
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I have an error saying "The name 'ZipFile' does not exist in the current context" which is refering to the line: ZipFile.ExtractToDirectory(zipPath, extractPath); can anyone please explain how I can fix this?
You need to add references to System.IO.Compression and System.IO.Compression.FileSystem. To do this, right-click on your project, select 'Add' -> 'Reference,' and then check the boxes next to these assemblies. Once added, include the following line at the beginning of your file: using System.IO.Compression;
Is there a way for the app to automatically install an update when the user selects "yes" for update? Rather than having to go through the setup wizard every time?
Yes, you can silently install the update. All you need to do is add the '/qn' argument to the process.StartInfo.Arguments line. '/qn' specifies there is no UI during the installation process. Hope this helps!
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Thank you very much.
When installing a new msi, is there any way to have the application automatically reselect the installed folder?
for example my old app is installing at "D:\ABC
Hello! You can achieve this by setting the INSTALLLOCATION property through command line arguments. Thus, you can dynamically provide the install location without prompting the user to select the directory during installation. Hope this helps, good luck!
I am trying the same steps for NetCore Wpf App but does not work. I can not add reference of System.IO.Compression to my NetCore app. This is the only step which is not same with the vide. I'd appreciate any help.
Hello! It should be included by default in later versions of .NET Core. If it's not included in your project, you can manually add it by opening the project file (.csproj) and adding the element within the section. Then, restore the packages by running the 'dotnet restore' command in the terminal. Hope this helps, good luck!
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thank u for this video , do u know if this tuto works for a windows service ?
Hi Arturo! This tutorial doesn't work for a Windows service. For a Windows service, some additional steps are required.
It doesn't update when I don't start it as administrator. Is there a solution for this
Hello! You can add an application manifest to your updater to request elevation, or install the app in a user-writable directory to avoid needing elevated permissions.
Are we able to change the GUI of the installer to give it a certain theme?
No. Unfortunately, Visual Studio has significant limitations when it comes to customization capabilities. You need to use other tools to create and fully customize your installer.
This might be work with net 6/7 on all operating systems?
Hello! It will work on all operating systems where the .NET version is supported.
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Thank you for this tutorial but am having a bit of a problem when the setup file is big. The code get to this part ( string zipPath = @".\MyAppSetup.rar";) before the new setup has been downloaded and i get file does not exist error.
Hi Peter! To address the issue in your scenario, you should use asynchronous programming to ensure that the download completes before moving on to the next step. Hope this helps!
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Does this code also works for a WPF app
Yes, you can also use the code for a WPF app.
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