You can control how files and folders are installed on target machines by adding, moving, and deleting components, files and folders in your Microsoft® Visual Studio® Installer project. See the following sections for detailed information.
| To | See |
| Add files to an installer project and specify their target machine directory location | Adding Files to an Installer Project |
| Rearrange where files will be installed on the target machines | Moving Files in an Installer Project |
| Delete files from an installer project | Deleting Files from an Installer Project |
Add or delete project outputs in your installer project from any of these projects:
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Adding and Deleting Project Outputs |
| Group or rearrange files in installer components or add and delete files from components | Modifying the File Structure of Installer Components |
| Include shared code in an installer project | Adding Merge Modules to an Installer Project |
| Set the folder structure for your installed application on the target machine | Working with Folders |
| Create shortcuts for your installed application on the end user's desktop, Start menu, or other locations | Creating and Moving File and Folder Shortcuts |