>Hi,
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>I'm currently using DOS batch files to copy the exe file from the server to the local drive before running the program. This way I know that every user has the most current copy.
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>I've used this same concept on some machines where the user only runs one application except the 'batch file' is a login script.
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>The problem is that this approach leaves a DOS window open while the program is running.
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>How does everyone else do this?
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>TIA

Larry,

I used the Windows Script Host to do this. It allows me to compare the date/time time stamps and do the copy only if required.

In your case, if you want to keep using the batch file approach, I'd suggest creating a PIF file for it. You can set the PIF file so that the DOS window closes on exit.