How to convert VB2008 project in Windows Application (*.exe file)?

To convert a Visual Basic 2008 project into a Windows Application executable (*.exe) file, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open your VB2008 project in the Visual Basic 2008 IDE.
2. Build the project by clicking on the "Build" menu at the top of the IDE.
3. In the "Build" menu, click on "Configuration Manager."
4. In the "Configuration Manager" dialog box, select the "Active solution configuration" drop-down list and choose "Release."
5. Ensure that the "Build" checkbox is selected for your project.
6. Click on the "Close" button to exit the "Configuration Manager" dialog box.
7. Return to the "Build" menu and click on "Build Solution" or simply press the F6 key.
8. After the build process is completed, locate the output folder that contains the compiled executable file. By default, it should be in the "bin" folder within your project directory.
9. Inside the "bin" folder, you will find a subfolder named "Release" (or "Debug" if you selected the Debug configuration earlier). Open this folder, and you should see your project's executable (*.exe) file.
10. You can now copy or distribute this .exe file as needed.

Please note that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on your specific Visual Basic 2008 version and project configuration.