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Merge module projects are used to package files or components that will be shared between multiple applications. They create a merge module (.msm) file that includes all files, resources, registry entries, and setup logic for your component. The resulting .msm file can then be merged into other deployment projects, insuring consistent installation of your component across multiple applications.
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To create a new merge module project
On the File menu, point to Add, then click New Project.
In the resulting Add New Project dialog box, in the Project types pane, open the Other Project Types node and select Setup and Deployment Projects.
In the Templates pane, choose Merge Module Project.
To add an existing merge module project to a solution
On the File menu, point to Add, then click Existing Project.
In the resulting Add Existing Project dialog box, browse to the location of the merge module project and click Open.
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