>>I would like to be able to install exe's on local machines on a lan and then have upgrades to the exe's downloaded from the server automatically when I put a new version on the server. I know how to check for a newer version (using fdate()etc.) from my exe, but the exe cannot be running when the filecopy is done.
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>>Is there a good way for a windows shortcut to do the checking and copying before running the exe?
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>>TIA
>>Terry
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>I have done this in the past so the details are a little fuzzy. The first option is to use a loader program. The loader program looks at file versions and copies down any newer version. The loader program then fires off the true program and closes itself down.
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>The second option is to use the network operating system. I think ZEN or NAL for Novell Netware will allow you to write rules that can check for newer versions (based on date) of a program and copy it down. I have not done it under NT Server but my guess would be to look at system policies.
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>Hope this at least points you in the right direction.

Can the loader program shut itself down while the exe is running or must it wait for a 'return'?

Terry