How do I run a Windows Forms App from a different computer?

Question

I have an Windows Forms application that has to be run on a specific computer(Computer 1) because it uses the API of a local application (lets call it Application X) that is only installed on Computer 1. I want to run that Windows Forms application on Computer 2, but even if I transferred the Solution File and all of its components onto Computer 2, it wouldn't be able to run because it cant connect to the API (the API connection is local and only works when Application X is installed on that computer). Is there any way I can run that Windows forms application from a different computer? A way where the API is used on Computer 1, but I see the UI and everything on Computer 2? Thank you.

Answer 1

You could install Remote Debugging tools on Computer 1 and remote connect from Computer 2 that is running Visual Studio: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/debugger/remote-debugging?view=vs-2019

FYI - You might want to post to the old MSDN Forums as well: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=visualstudio

Answer 2

Winforms and Visual studio is not currently supported here on QnA. They're actively answering questions in dedicated forums here.
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/home?category=windowsforms
https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/spaces/8/index.html
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/en-US/home?forum=visualstudiogeneral

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Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows Server] Datacenter Management

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