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[InstallDev]

Hi all,
I am not sure if this topic goes in here. I would like to implement "check for new update" dialog in my application. I installed my application using a basic msi project. I am planning to update it with some patches. I would like to look for patches on the server and try to see which one is good. I don't have clear idea about it. Can you please guide me about how to start to do this.
I want to implement something similiar to what update from the web "From installshield" is doing
I appreciate any ideas, suggestions and comments
Thank you very much

[Stefan Krueger]

You can use the InstallShield Update Service for this purpose: http://www.installsh.../updateservice/

The Starter Edition of the Update Service is included with InstallShield X for free.

[InstallDev]

Hi,
Thank you Stefan. I read about the update service. I was wondering if I can implement something like that. I need it to be so simple. We don't want to use installshield update service. We want to do it ourselves. I just want the first few guidlines sothat I can go by myself.
Thank you all

[Stefan Krueger]

I don't think that there's a simple way to re-invent the wheel. Why don't you want to use the Update Service?

You already know what to do: ping a server (HTTP protocol) to look for available updates, download and install.

[Glytzhkof]

Have the application send the product code, package code or upgrade code (package code is most specific) to an URL such as:

[Glytzhkof]

This command could be invoked from Help : Check for updates, or automatically.