I want to include auto-update ability for a desktop application that I am writing. The update should be performed over the web from our corporate server. The application should check to see if a newer version is available, then download and install the newer version.

I have an old application block that does this using BITS, but this block was published four years ago. Is there a better way to do this now?

Thanks,

Rob Reagan

Hi，as what Nobugs said ,you can use clickonce.Clickonce has strong ability to develop and update your application.

ClickOnce is a deployment technology that allows you to create self-updating Windows-based applications that can be installed and run with minimal user interaction. ClickOnce deployment overcomes three major issues inherent in deployment:for more information,please check following articles

ClickOnce Deployment Overview

MSDN TV: Introducing ClickOnce: Web Deployment for Windows Forms ...

Administering ClickOnce Deployments

With Regards

Hi，as what Nobugs said ,you can use clickonce.Clickonce has strong ability to develop and update your application.

ClickOnce is a deployment technology that allows you to create self-updating Windows-based applications that can be installed and run with minimal user interaction. ClickOnce deployment overcomes three major issues inherent in deployment:for more information,please check following articles

ClickOnce Deployment Overview

MSDN TV: Introducing ClickOnce: Web Deployment for Windows Forms ...

Administering ClickOnce Deployments

With Regards