>Hi,
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>I develop apps specifically for our company rather than a bunch of different clients. Frequently, I make changes to the code that does not impact the data structures. I've been using a batch file to copy the latest .exe from the server to the local drive and then execute it, thus ensuring that everyone gets the latest .exe on startup.
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>But this leaves an ugly black DOS box running (and an additional program on the task bar) that I'd like to eliminate.
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>I'd like to know how you all accomplish this type of update.
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>TIA

Larry, did you try the Downloads section? There are several Application Launchers that do what you ask for and more. (one of them is mine :)