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How to pack single-file Windows EXE for download?

I have a free program for sharing through my website. It consists of a single Win32 executable. Its only external dependency is the .NET 4.0 client environment. The exe file is digitally signed with my signature signature.

How do I pack it for distribution from my site and why?

  • send exe source file?
  • send a zip file containing one exe?
  • to create an actual installer (MSI) for publication?
  • or
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If you plan on targeting only Windows, it's probably best to create an .msi file. You can create it by adding the Setup project to your solution in Visual Studio.

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Send the exe file.

As a user, it would be more convenient for me to find out what I’m downloading and don’t need to guess, for example, say if it has been archived.

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I would suggest creating an Inno Setup installer that installs the program, creates a startup menu and / or shortcut on the desktop and checks for .NET and loads + installs if necessary. Also sign the installer. It is difficult to create an installer, and this will make your program more accessible.

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