Setting Options for the Setup Package

Like any other type of project, a setup project has a set of options that govern its behavior. When the wizard created the setup project, it set many of the options; however, some of them may need tweaking. To alter or customize the setup project’s options, start by selecting the project in the Solution Explorer window. The Properties window will then allow you to manage the properties that apply to the setup project. Table A.1 summarizes some of the options that you will want to be concerned with.

Table A.1. Customizable Properties for the Setup Package
Property Usage
AddRemoveProgramsIcon You can set this property to the name of a file containing an icon that will be displayed in the Add/Remove Programs ...

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