>Hi,
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>I am trying to implement a .EXE that would, if it exists, move a newer executable from a network location to a desktop PC.
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>The purpose would be to automate a desktop checking to see if a new .exe exists that needs to be installed prior to starting a VFP 7.0 program.
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>The hangup is getting the First program to destroy. It does the .exe data/time check, copies the .exe when required in kicks off the second .EXE.
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>BUT the second EXE works while the first EXE is also visible.
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>Sure would like some ideas to crack this nut.
>
>Thanks.

Hi Jeff,

Check out the Launcher programs in Downloads section, for example:
file#1186 Simple application launcher
file#9627 Application Launcher