Software Updates

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DW

Is there a way to have software upgrades without having to do a complete
removal of the previous version?

I am trying to find a way to update the existing installation of my app
without having the previous version's cd available. I have had my app out
now for about a couple of years, and I always have some type of modifaction
or addition as feed back from the end users(which is good). It would be
great if I could because there are 4 releases out now of my app, and trying
to remember which is which can be a hassle.

Another thought, can this be shared though a local network, that way if I
need to do an upgrade to the app it would affect all end user on that
particular network.

Curious?
David
 
A batch file sounds like a good escape for me.
I can do this in DOS. Then lock the batch file to keep anyone from making
unapproved changes.
Keep a copy of the freshest mde in a shared folder and check the 2 versions
and replace the FE as needed, can do!

Next question,
I have got my application to use an autolink table feature that it does
everytime it is opened, problem is when the first opening of the new mde on
the client you have to manually select each table, which I would rather keep
everyone from doing if possible.
I remember at sometime someone saying something about using "unicode?" to
set the location of the shared BE. I am using mapped drives due to the fact
where using a peer to peer network. I have kept the same directories on each
client, being H and I. Is there a way to specifiy the location of each
table? I was thinking of keeping the autolink feature and resort to it if
the named convention doesnt work.

Any suggestion appreciated!
David
 
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