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[RESOLVED] How to make an .exe file then distribute the file the easiest way?

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I use VB 2010 Express and now my game is ready. It's a small size game (around 300kb), and use standard things in VB. I only import system.io, and nothing else.

How can I distribute the file the easiest way to any computer I want?

I have tried to "Build" (From the Build Menu) and VB creates some files in folder "/release". I copy the folder in a flashdisc then try to run the program in a different laptop and fail. The new laptop doesn't have .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64).

Then I try to "Publish" (from the Build Menu) and I have a new folder too with different files. I copy the folder in a flashdisc then try to run the program in a different laptop, then run setup.exe. It automatically download .NET Frameeowk 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64) from the internet (the new laptop must be online) and after a looong time downloading and installing (20-30 minutes), at last it works (thank God!). But this will be a VERY BIG barrier if someone who wants to play my game (and don't have the .NET Framework 4) must download a big file from the internet and install it, just to play my small size game...

Is there a way to distribute my program easily, in the smallest size possible? I remember a long time ago Delphi is very good at this (small file), make an exe or setup with only the necessary files and copy it to a new laptop, install (if needed) and run. Easy. Is there a way to do that in VB?

Thanks a lot!
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