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Daily Tip - Update AddRemoveProgramsIcon (and other properties) in a Visual Studio Installer Project

6/11/2019 8:35:00 PM -- Ted Krapf

<p>So this one drove me nuts.&nbsp; It seems soooo simple.<br /> <br /> </p> <p> I have a Visual Studio 2017 solution with a Window Service Project and a Installer Project.&nbsp; For the life of me, I could not figure out where to update the specific properties that would allow the installer to:<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <ol> <li>Name the application correctly (if a friendly name)</li> <li>Specify other text values like Author, Description, Manufacturer, Title, ProductName, etc.</li> <li>Add in a custom icon for Add/Remove Programs<br /> <br /> </li> </ol> <p>I googled around, read numerous posts, and everyone kept referring to the Properties pane for the Installer Project.&nbsp; But every time I right-clicked (or ALT+ENTER) on the Installer Project and selected Properties, none of the properties I was looking for were there.&nbsp; I was stumped!<br /> <br /> </p> <p>Then I saw someone suggest to highlight the Installer Project in Solution Explorer and then tap F4.&nbsp; My God, it <em>was</em>&nbsp;so simple.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> </p> <p>In short, to bring up the actual properties editor for a Visual Studio Installer Project (in Visual Studio 2017 at least), you must click the Project in Solution Explorer and then press F4.&nbsp; Like magic you'll be shown:<br /> <br /> </p> <p><img alt="" src="//www.tedkrapf.com/portals/tedkrapf.com/images/Blog/VisualStudioInstallerProjectProperties.JPG" /></p> <p><br /> </p> <p>Happy Coding!</p>

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