#Turning program into .exe and installer

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ebon flower
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I made a beginner project that just transfers some files automatically to back them up, I want to make an installer that allows the user to select the variables for certain directories, such as where they want to backup to be stored. I’m using Inno Setup right now.

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plucky girder
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when you run your code you already turn it into an exe

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but making an installer isn't related to c++ really

ebon flower
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ehh true

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also how do i solve this?

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plucky girder
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idk

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i dont use vscode

ebon flower
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oh alr

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ty though!

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😁

cursive axle
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there's a lot of info related to installer / deployment options that visual studio can create in here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/deploying-native-desktop-applications-visual-cpp?view=msvc-170
if you're not using visual studio then there are other options, but the only one i've used is installshield (which isn't free, but i think you can get a free trial for it).

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cursive axle
ebon flower
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I’ll test in a little bit when i get back on

agile anchorBOT
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ebon flower
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!solved

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ebon flower
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wwwwait

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lemme test first pal

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I just screenshotted nvm 😭

cursive axle
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the thread won't disappear. since it's solved it'll disappear from the list after 1 hour of inactivity, but the thread itself won't go anywhere.

ebon flower
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ohhh alr

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