auto update an windows application

[jinte]

hi guys,

I have deployed my windows application (finally). I installed it manually on 10 pc's. But now there are some users who have detected some bugs (oops). So I have to change my code on some places and then rebuild (and release) the application.

The next step should be: re-install the application on all the PC's. I was wondering if it isn't possible to create an application that automatically checks if there aren't any updates of the application.

I guess there is, but i don't know how to get started with this.

I there anyone who has already solved this problem and how?

I would be eternally gratefull...

Jinte

[jas4th]

Hi,
I'm looking into the same thing. If you have web site or intranet you can deploy from or from dir share you can reference the dlls from there and it automatically checks updates to your dll's.
You need to set the permissions of the users to extend priviledges beyond basic sandbox - because they could download dll's from anywhere! You can define exactly where/who the dlls come from and what priviledges they get on the client machines.
I am investigating the use of the command prompt CASPOL to set priviledges to intranet site for my clients but not got the syntax yet. You can do this graphically also but your users are very unlikely to do this themselves.
There is also an Updater App block from MS but this seems complex to understand and I feel the above would be best for my needs.
If you wish you could PM me - especially if you figure the CASPOL syntax!!!

[jinte]

hi,

thanks for your reply,

We don't have an intranet , just a corporate LAN. So I won't be able to use your suggestion. Or can I?

I'm very new to this, so any help is welcome.

PS: I also read about the AppUpdater application but it seems indeed difficult to understand.

kind regards

jinte

[jas4th]

YEs this should work with network shares also.

[jinte]

Is it possible to post some code or an example?

thanks

jinte