How to create Setup file of windows application without using InstallShield in visual studio 2013?

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If you're looking to create a setup file for your Windows application in Visual Studio 2013 without using InstallShield, you can use the built-in tools provided by Visual Studio. Here's how you can create a basic setup project:

  1. Open Visual Studio:
    Open your project in Visual Studio 2013.

  2. Create Setup Project:
    Follow these steps to create a setup project:

    • Go to "File" > "New" > "Project..."
    • Under "Templates", expand "Other Project Types" and select "Setup and Deployment".
    • Choose "Setup Project" from the list of available project templates.
    • Enter a name for the setup project and choose a location to save it.
    • Click "OK" to create the setup project.

  3. Add Project Output:
    After creating the setup project, you'll see a blank designer window. Right-click on the "Application Folder" and select "Add" > "Project Output". Select your application project from the list and click "OK". This will add your application's output files to the setup project.

  4. Configure Setup Properties:
    Right-click on the setup project in the Solution Explorer and select "Properties". You can set various properties for your setup project here, including the product name, manufacturer, version, and more.

  5. Build Setup Project:
    Build the setup project by right-clicking on it in the Solution Explorer and selecting "Build". This will generate the setup executable and necessary files.

  6. Install Your Application:
    After building the setup project, you'll find the setup executable (usually named "Setup.exe") in the output directory. You can distribute this executable to users for installing your application.

Please note that while this approach provides a basic way to create a setup file, it may not have all the advanced features provided by dedicated setup tools like InstallShield. If you need more advanced features, you might consider exploring third-party setup tools or exploring more recent versions of Visual Studio that offer improved setup project capabilities.