C# App Release and Updater
Budget: ₹600 – ₹1,500 INR
I already have a complete Windows Forms application written in C#. What I now need is a production-ready release that installs cleanly, keeps itself current, and never raises an antivirus alarm.
Here is the scope:
• Package the application inside a signed MSI installer, including any .NET prerequisites, so end-users can run a single, professional setup.
• Build an auto-update mechanism that checks our update URL, prompts the user when a newer build is available, then downloads and applies the update after confirmation. Version roll-back and integrity checks are a plus.
• Implement whitelisting with major antivirus engines (Defender, Avast, Bitdefender, etc.) and adjust build settings/obfuscation so no false-positive flags appear during or after installation. A short report of the steps taken and services contacted will help me renew the whitelists in future releases.
• Deliver the final MSI, the update service/module (source and binaries), and concise deployment notes.
I will supply the existing Visual Studio solution and any branding assets. Compile with the latest stable .NET version already used in the project, keeping current namespaces and settings intact.
Acceptance criteria: the MSI installs and uninstalls without errors, the updater successfully fetches a test update on demand, and VirusTotal shows clean results across mainstream engines.
Here is the scope:
• Package the application inside a signed MSI installer, including any .NET prerequisites, so end-users can run a single, professional setup.
• Build an auto-update mechanism that checks our update URL, prompts the user when a newer build is available, then downloads and applies the update after confirmation. Version roll-back and integrity checks are a plus.
• Implement whitelisting with major antivirus engines (Defender, Avast, Bitdefender, etc.) and adjust build settings/obfuscation so no false-positive flags appear during or after installation. A short report of the steps taken and services contacted will help me renew the whitelists in future releases.
• Deliver the final MSI, the update service/module (source and binaries), and concise deployment notes.
I will supply the existing Visual Studio solution and any branding assets. Compile with the latest stable .NET version already used in the project, keeping current namespaces and settings intact.
Acceptance criteria: the MSI installs and uninstalls without errors, the updater successfully fetches a test update on demand, and VirusTotal shows clean results across mainstream engines.