Deploying VB .NET Applications

Open the project you want to add a setup
File -> New project

Create an app in the same directory as the one you want to setup. Set "Add to Solution" from the pulldown.

Add any files that you want to deploy such as confoguration files

The setup project is now created.
Set the basic project properties that will be visible in the setup.  The Manufacturer string will be used to create a subdirectory under c:\Program Files

Click on application folder

Set properties: the solution will be installed in a directory under the company name

Create a shortcut

Rename it

Move it to user menu

Set properties

Change the name of the setup file.

Build the project

You'll now have the setup files in your target directory (debig or release).  Only the msi is needed, setup.exe calls the msi