How to Create a Setup .exe in Visual Studio 2022 Step by Step | Installer for C# Windows Forms

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a Windows Installer (.exe / .msi) in Visual Studio 2022 from scratch. Whether you're developing a C# Windows Forms application or any other desktop app, packaging it into a professional setup file is essential for distribution.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to create a C# Windows Forms application in Visual Studio
✔️ Installing the Visual Studio Installer Projects extension
✔️ Adding a Setup Project to your solution
✔️ Configuring the installer with an icon, version details, and file structure
✔️ Creating desktop and Start Menu shortcuts
✔️ Generating a setup.exe and .msi file for deployment

By the end of this video, you'll have a fully functional Windows Installer that allows users to install your application just like any other professional software.

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