Hi oppo,
A ClickOnce deployed application can be configured to check for updates upon the application starting up or shutting down; contingent upon the user having internet access (otherwise no check is performed). I would like to utilize this feature instead of the alternative methods of either A or B.
(A) being an application that deploys using MSI (or another installer) and gets updated by the user downloading or receiving an additional MSI file meant to update the existing app.
(B) being an application that deploys using MSI (or another installer) and write up an algorithm to check for and install updates automatically (I’m reluctant in pursing this right now).
The licensing would need to deny the automatic ClickOnce update unless the user has a valid and current license (purchased/renewed yearly).
If licensing is not possible in conjunction with the ClickOnce technology then I will seek out distribution via one of the two above options.
Thanks,
Thomas
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