Update *.exe while running - VB6

[cj92713696]

I've recently written an app. which runs at all of my company's remote branch offices. I've added an update feature which will download an updated app. *.exe in a seperate directory. (/UPDATE from app.path) Is there a way for me to have this new *.exe overwrite the original *.exe (which is currently running)?

Thanks,
CJ

 

[Alt255]

Not as you have stated the question. Windows doesn't want you to overwrite running executables.

A reasonable alternative might be to add a second application... one that would be responsible for overwriting the existing app.

Let's say your app detected an available program update. It could prompt the user to update now or save all work and update when convenient. When the time is right, your app would start the "update" app and immediately terminate. The update app would overwrite your program files, start the updated version of your app and terminate.

Not exactly transparent... but have you ever seen a program revision take place without drawing attention to itself?