Multi-user VB.NET exe file

[codemech]

Can I have multiple users launch a VB.NET 2003 app from the same .exe file in the same shared network folder?

Thanks,

C

 

[MickTheBelgian]

I don't see why not. EXE's are strictly read-only, so they don't need to worry about sharing. Be carefull however of what the exe does: if it keeps a config file open in the same folder as the exe, this could lead to a sharing conflict. Try to separate between "all-users" data (read only file or carefull sharing) and data for specific users (keep on users pc, e.g. registry).

 

[rosenk]

There are always problems doing that if you plan to update the EXE at a later time. If anyone's running it, you won't be able to replace it with a newer version.