Batch Install File

[Minkers]

I am using an auto-updater to keep my FE current wihtout the user doing anything. I have the auto-updater (an mdb file) preconfigured, but I would now like to create a batch program to move the files over to the user's computer and then "Install" them, placing them in the right areas. Can this be done, and how ould I do it?

TIA
Minkers

 

[MoLaker]

If you use a batch file, I believe it will have to reside on the workstation and be called by the workstation. But, I would like some clarification before we delve into your project.

Is it the "auto-updater" mdb that you want to copy and install on the workstation or are you trying to copy and install your db front-end?

 

[Minkers]

Is it possible to use the batch file to copy a file from a server location?

It is an autoupdater mdb that will go on the desktop, and the Front End mdb and mousehook.dll that will go in C:\ECNDATABASE\

Thank you much!

 

[MoLaker]

Yes, you can use a batch file to copy from a server. It would work best if the server location is a mapped drive. Then the batch file would simply copy from one drive to another

copy G:\UpdateMDB\[i]MDB Name[/i] C:\ECNDATABASE\[i]MDB Name[/i]

If not a mapped drive UNC path should work

copy \\[i]computer name[/i]\UpdateMDB\[i]MDB Name[/i] C:\ECNDATABASE\[i]MDB Name[/i]