Software Update Wizard

If you are looking to add automatic software updates to your applications, the Software Update Wizard is a tool that can help. With just a single line of code, this wizard allows you to add 'update over the web' functionality to your software. All you need to do is upload your revised software files and a simple script to your web server, and the software will take care of the rest. There's no need for server-side processing, so it works with any server or ISP.

One of the benefits of the Software Update Wizard is that it is a one-off cost. There are no ongoing fees or additional costs to worry about. Plus, it is fully compatible with Windows Vista. Your application will call a DLL, which handles all subsequent communications with the server and launches any subsequent processes needed to complete the update.

The wizard will automatically check for updates each time someone runs your software. As long as the user is online or connected to the network, the wizard will download and install any required updates. You can control whether the updates happen automatically, or if users should be prompted first. Additionally, your script can launch processes on the user's machine, post messages during the update process, replace in-use files via a reboot, or confirm back to you that the update was successful.

The Software Update Wizard operates through a Windows Service application, which makes it easy to deploy updates using the SYSTEM security context. This means that users do not need to have administrator privileges to receive updates. The wizard works with any ISP, so you do not need your own web server. And, no processing takes place on the server beyond standard http requests. Finally, the Software Update Wizard works with any development environment that is capable of making Windows DLL calls.