How to convert a vb.net project file(like results.vbproj)into an executable file(.exe) so that it can run without visual studio

Question

AND ITS A ADO.NET PROGRAM SO THE EXE FILE MUST INCLUDE THE MS ACCESS DATABase file.I have created a VB.net project in visual studio 2010. it has multiple forms. I want to run it without visual studio like an application. so to do that can I convert it to .exe file?

Answer 1

When you compile the solution/project change Debug to Release->compile and then in the bin/release folder of your project is your executable.

Answer 2

thanks Florian, but I have heard that it's a little longer process and is done using CMD?

Answer 3

Can be done using the cmd too. I just showed you the easy way and where the .exe file is located. Ussing cmd you need to know the commands they way i showed you is just clicking ;P