c++ compile to msi
- Write your C++ code using a text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE).
- Save the C++ code with a
.cpp
file extension. - Open a command prompt or terminal window.
- Navigate to the directory where the C++ file is saved using the
cd
command. - Compile the C++ code using a C++ compiler like
g++
or cl
. For example:
g++ -o outputFileName inputFileName.cpp
or
cl /EHsc inputFileName.cpp
- After successful compilation, an executable file (e.g.,
outputFileName.exe
) will be generated. - Create a WiX Toolset XML file (e.g.,
installer.wxs
) to define the MSI installation package. - Use the WiX Toolset compiler (
candle.exe
) to compile the WiX XML file:
candle.exe installer.wxs
- Use the WiX Toolset linker (
light.exe
) to link the compiled XML file and the C++ executable:
light.exe installer.wixobj
- The output of the linking step will be an MSI file (e.g.,
installer.msi
), which is the installer for your C++ application.