{"id":12946,"date":"2023-03-18T20:29:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T20:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12946"},"modified":"2023-03-18T20:29:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T20:29:17","slug":"you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;You won&#8217;t believe how easy it is to make an executable file in Visual Studio 2019!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-676de59e8574d\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-676de59e8574d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Generating_an_EXE_File_in_Visual_Studio_2019\" title=\"Generating an EXE File in Visual Studio 2019\">Generating an EXE File in Visual Studio 2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Step_1_Start_a_New_Project\" title=\"Step 1: Start a New Project\">Step 1: Start a New Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Step_2_Build_Your_Program\" title=\"Step 2: Build Your Program\">Step 2: Build Your Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Step_3_Set_Up_Your_Project_for_Release\" title=\"Step 3: Set Up Your Project for Release\">Step 3: Set Up Your Project for Release<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Step_4_Generate_the_EXE_File\" title=\"Step 4: Generate the EXE File\">Step 4: Generate the EXE File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-make-an-executable-file-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Step_5_Test_the_EXE_File\" title=\"Step 5: Test the EXE File\">Step 5: Test the EXE File<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generating_an_EXE_File_in_Visual_Studio_2019\"><\/span>Generating an EXE File in Visual Studio 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Aspiring software developers may find themselves perplexed when it comes to creating executable files. It can be a tricky process for beginners, but it can also be a useful tool for professionals. Essentially, generating an EXE file creates an executable program that can either be run on your computer or distributed to others. Follow these steps to generate an EXE file in Visual Studio 2019!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Start_a_New_Project\"><\/span>Step 1: Start a New Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, open Visual Studio 2019 on your computer. In the top left corner, click &#8220;File,&#8221; then &#8220;New,&#8221; and &#8220;Project&#8221; if you do not already have a project open. Select the type of application you want to create. We will be using a &#8220;Windows Forms App,&#8221; but you can select any application you are comfortable with. Save the project files to a location on your computer and give the project a name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Build_Your_Program\"><\/span>Step 2: Build Your Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you create your project, you will be taken to the editor where you will write and edit your code. In order to generate an EXE file, you must first build your program. This can be done by clicking &#8220;Build&#8221; in the top menu bar, then &#8220;Build Solution.&#8221; Visual Studio will compile all necessary files and create an executable file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Set_Up_Your_Project_for_Release\"><\/span>Step 3: Set Up Your Project for Release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before generating the EXE file, you must make sure your project is set up for release. Navigate to &#8220;Build&#8221; in the top menu bar, then &#8220;Configuration Manager.&#8221; In the &#8220;Active solution configuration&#8221; drop-down menu, select &#8220;Release.&#8221; This will optimize your code and ensure it runs smoothly when released.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Generate_the_EXE_File\"><\/span>Step 4: Generate the EXE File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With your project set up for release, you can now generate the EXE file. Navigate to &#8220;Build&#8221; in the top menu bar, then &#8220;Build Solution.&#8221; The EXE file can be found in the project&#8217;s &#8220;Bin\\Release&#8221; folder. The file will be named after your project, with the .exe extension.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Test_the_EXE_File\"><\/span>Step 5: Test the EXE File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is essential to test your EXE file before distributing it or using it on another computer. Double-click the EXE file to open and ensure that it runs correctly. If there are any errors, go back to the editor and make the necessary changes. Once the program runs correctly, you can now distribute the EXE file to others or use it on a different computer.<\/p>\n<p>Generating an EXE file in Visual Studio 2019 may seem overwhelmingly bursty at first, but by following these steps, it can be a quick and easy process. Doing so will help streamline your project&#8217;s release process and give you the ability to distribute the program to others. Always remember to test the file before distribution to avoid any issues or errors on the user&#8217;s end. With patience and practice, you will be generating EXE files in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Generating an EXE File in Visual Studio 2019 Aspiring software developers may find themselves perplexed when it comes to creating executable files. 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