How to start version upgrade download for my application?

[Jason231]

Hi all . I created an visual basic application and once user loads it it prompts them if they using older version and ask them if they want to upgrade or not. If they ask yes i want my application to start download a new upgrade file from a remote website just like pic below .I do not know how i can achive that so i be happy if an expert show me how i can do it in with my vb6 app.Thanks

 

[CaptainD]

Look into using the Windows installer program. I think that is what it is for.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...F9-2D36-4977-8FA1-6F8A0F5DCA8F&displaylang=en

 

[Jason231]

captiain thanks for u reply. But i do not want to upgrade windows or some thing like that. I just want to allow the users of my app be able to downlod updates

 

[gmmastros]

I suggest you take a look at True Update, from Indigo Rose. I've used this product before and it performs as advertised.

http://www.trueupdate.com/content/index.php

-George

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause. - Fortune cookie wisdom

 

[CaptainD]

I believe the Windows installer updates other programs as well, not just Windows programs.

 

[Jason231]

Thank u all for u replies.But I actually need a vb6 code that allow my application download file from a remote server if the version of of my app is old.Not and sofware package!

 

[CaptainD]

I don't think a VB program can update itself with out an external program to assist. You can create your own that when the main program opens it checks for a newer version, luanches the "sister" program you create, then your program would close. The sister program would upload, register etc. the updated version then re-luanch the main program.

 

[Jason231]

well all i want the vb6 form to download a remote file and add a prograss bar for it just like pic here

 

[CaptainD]

Since I don't know how, or if you can, my solution would be to create a "splash screen" that is an application that checks for the update, if none is found, luanches the main application and closes. If it finds a newer version, displays your update screen, does the upload and registers the controls and then luanches the new application and closes. All part of the primary application.

If you find a way to upgrade a VB app while it is in memory, Id love to see the process.