Deploying Applications while installing .NET framework

[microsoftheadache]

I created a VB.NET application and subsequently an .MSI installer that I would like to install on any system. One problem I found is installing it on people's machines who have not installed the .NET Framework files.

Is there a way to incorporate the .NET Framework installation (if not already installed on the user's machine) into my application's installation?

Seemlessly????

Or how can I develop an application using VB.NET without it relying on .NET Framework being installed on the end-user's machine?

-Thanks,
Chris

 

[kulrom]

Well, you can't run your app on any system without FW ...
Anyway, notice that there is an easy way how to install FW durring your normal instalation (no additional step/s needed). The solution is named Bootstrapper. That's a Plug-in and can be used to install the .NET Framework with your application. http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/downloads/tools/bootstrapper/default.aspx

HTH
Regards