Creating a .NET Windows Installer – Part 1 - Adding Files, Project Outputs, and Shortcuts (Page 7 of 14 ) The first step in creating a setup is specifying what files you want to be copied to the target computer, using the File System designer. You can specify that files should be added to a system-recognized folder like the System folder, Fonts folder, the GAC (Global Assembly Cache), or even the user's My Documents folder. You can also add files to a hard-coded path (using the Custom Folder option) or to the directory the user selects for the application (the Application Folder). The full list of supported folder options is shown below:

The File System window is divided into two panes: a list of folders (on the left), and a list of files for the currently selected folder (on the right). You can add a new folder by right-clicking on the folder list, and choosing Add Special Folder.Next: Support Files and Project Outputs >>
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