Step-by-Step Tutorial: RUN a .NET application In on a web Browser

How to run a .NET application in a web browser

Overview

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Pre-requisites: To proceed with this tutorial, you may need to register a trial license for the VirtualUI Development Server, Learn how to do it in this article.

Now you are ready to get started. Let’s take your program to the cloud! 

Here is an example application

Convert .NET apps to web: step-by-step guide

Follow this steps in other to convert .NET apps into web apps:
  1. Open Visual Studio and open the application’s project.





  2. Right-click on the project name in the Solution Explorer panel and then select Add > Existing Item.





  3. Look for the Thinfinity.VirtualUI.cs file located in the installation folder ( by default is C:\Program Files\Thinfinity\VirtualUI\dev\dotNET ) and click Add.





  4. In Program.cs, add a new instance of the VirtualUI object Cybele.Thinfinity.VirtualUI with a Start() method.





  5. Click on Start.





  6. You’ll be prompted to a Thinfinity VirtualUI welcome message. Once you do, click on Start Web Browser.





  7. A browser window will open and your application will be running inside.




Conclusion

Transitioning legacy .NET applications to the cloud can be a complex and costly task, but Thinfinity VirtualUI simplifies this process by enabling developers to web-enable their desktop applications without the need for a complete rewrite.

With just a few steps, you can extend the reach of your existing .NET applications, making them accessible from any browser and leveraging the scalability, flexibility, and efficiency of cloud environments.

For developers working in enterprises and ISVs, this solution offers a cost-effective and fast way to modernize applications, supporting both existing desktop functionality and the growing demand for web-based access. By adopting Thinfinity VirtualUI, you’re not just future-proofing your software; you’re also enhancing user experience and expanding accessibility.





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