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Replacing just the EXE
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09/08/2001 02:09:07
 
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Forum:
Visual FoxPro
Category:
Installation, Setup and Configuration
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
00541618
Message ID:
00541677
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17
Sergey:

Yes, I do test on 1 machine first and it always works. Just needed to know
if there was a problem in doing updates this way. Now I know....

Thanks

Mal

>If you go this way make sure that you test new executable on at least one user PC before installing on all of them. Actualy it still a good idea even if you do a full install :)
>
>>Sergey:
>>
>>As usual ... thanks.
>>
>>Mal
>>
>>>It's ok as long as you are not adding new activex controls or other components that required installation on the user PC. Also if you install VFP SP you'll have to update VFP runtimes too.
>>>
>>>>Hi
>>>>
>>>>After a proper install (created using VFP Setup) all works fine.
>>>>Made changes to the installed program (EXE). Then, instead
>>>>of doing a full Uninstall/Install I just replace the old EXE
>>>>with the new EXE. Again, all works find.
>>>>
>>>>Question: Is this proper? If not, what kind of problems will
>>>>I be having down the line?
>>>>
>>>>It would be nice if this was okay to do when upgrading (it can
>>>>be automated).
>>>>
>>>>TIA
>>>>
>>>>Mal
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