automatic install updates
I have a built from scratch program done with Visual Studio Express:
I want the original install (MSI) to run from a network location. (I wish I had access to the better options.)
I want installed versions of the software to check a location on a LAN for an updated version of the program and prompt the user to upgrade if applicable.
This is something I have seen with Office and with web deployments of MSI packages. The package being deployed will under go several updates during its lifespan.
The tools I have familiarity with are the WIX installer and the Visual Studio Express tools.
HELP!!!
SM
I want the original install (MSI) to run from a network location. (I wish I had access to the better options.)
I want installed versions of the software to check a location on a LAN for an updated version of the program and prompt the user to upgrade if applicable.
This is something I have seen with Office and with web deployments of MSI packages. The package being deployed will under go several updates during its lifespan.
The tools I have familiarity with are the WIX installer and the Visual Studio Express tools.
HELP!!!
SM
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Posted by:
anonymous_9363
16 years ago
The two main players (Altiris/Wise and InstallShield) have options in their authoring tools for web deployment. I think they're good places to start.
If you're not using those tools, I recall looking into adding automatic updates to a couple of my utlitities and found innumerable examples on the web. Try Planet Source Code http://www.pscode.com for starters.
If you're not using those tools, I recall looking into adding automatic updates to a couple of my utlitities and found innumerable examples on the web. Try Planet Source Code http://www.pscode.com for starters.
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