Is there an auto-update framework for C++/Win32/MFC (like Sparkle)? [closed]

Answer 1

I found two more projects aimed at solving this: http://sevenupdate.sourceforge.net/ and Google's Omaha but it's not clear either of them has any external users yet, so this question is apparently still open. I too am looking for a solution....

Answer 2

AbstractSpoon uses "Software Update Wizard" from here for their awesome ToDoList MFC app.

Answer 3

There is open source project WIPT inspired by APT of Debian Linux. However, the project seems to be abandoned.

Answer 4

Another .NET one: SparkleDotNet

Answer 5

In general no, windows maps things like DLLs (either your own or MFC) in such a way that you can't replace a running program. The msi installer checks the VERSIONINFO and doesn't overwrite installed files that have the same (or newer version) but you would have to quit the runnign instance.

Answer 6

I've never used it, but WiX provides ClickThrough. Might be worth a look.