Software Update - Batch File

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To facilitate a software update, I have created a simple batch file that is updating a DLL in the program files directory with a new DLL from a predetermined folder path.

Example:

"copy C:\Temp\MyNewDLL.dll C:\Program Files\MySoftware\bin\"

How would I go about packaging the new DLL's with the batch file so the user does not have to move them to a specific folder first? Is it possible to package everything into one file that the user can just double click? Thanks!

Matt

Posted 11-Mar-13 6:16am

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H.Brydon · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-11T06:26:00

There are several ways, and I might note that what you are doing is a place where angels might fear to tread. At any rate:
- Put the updated DLLs in a zip file (you still will need to unpack it and execute something - this would be 2 steps for the user).
- Write an installer (the most robust method but requires the most work from you).

Also I would recommend the use of 'xcopy' (with different switches) rather than 'copy' as you have done here. What happens if the user tries to execute your script twice for example? [xcopy would fix that problem]