How to Automatically Update Windows Forms Applications?

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Learn how to automatically update a Windows Forms Application using Visual Studio and a web host. This tutorial covers creating the app, configuring automatic updates, and updating the app with new features. Find out how to manage updates more efficiently with a packaging tool like Advanced Installer.
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📌 Steps covered in this tutorial:
0:18 | Install Microsoft Visual Studio Installer extension
1:27 | Add the necessary references
1:41 | Add the code for the Auto Update process
4:27 | Provide the URL for the .txt file and the .zip containing the MSI
5:30 | Create the installer package for your application
5:54 | Add a project output
6:05 | Create a desktop shortcut
6:17 | Build the setup project and run the MSI to install the application
6:50 | Customize your WinForms application
7:23 | Steps to provide the update
8:50 | Install the update
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@advancedinstaller 10 ай бұрын

Find our written, step-by-step guide about the Windows Forms Application automatic updating here: www.advancedinstaller.com/automatic-updates-windows-forms-application.html

@truetimesystems Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, your guidance saved my lots of time.

@advancedinstaller Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! We are glad it helped!

@syrod9774 5 ай бұрын

i need this right now. thanks for the video. new subscriber here

@advancedinstaller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, we are delighted that our content is so helpful and appreciated!

@ngoijincheng6409 2 ай бұрын

thank for video it help me a lot also

@advancedinstaller 2 ай бұрын

We are glad that you found value in our video!

@ngoijincheng6409 2 ай бұрын

@@advancedinstaller can i know the vb net language how to write?

@1Arturo26 11 ай бұрын

thank u for this video , do u know if this tuto works for a windows service ?

@advancedinstaller 11 ай бұрын

Hi Arturo! This tutorial doesn't work for a Windows service. For a Windows service, some additional steps are required.

@annguyen9124 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. When installing a new msi, is there any way to have the application automatically reselect the installed folder? for example my old app is installing at "D:\ABC

@advancedinstaller 6 ай бұрын

Hello! You can achieve this by setting the INSTALLLOCATION property through command line arguments. Thus, you can dynamically provide the install location without prompting the user to select the directory during installation. Hope this helps, good luck!

@mohamedsaid1833 6 ай бұрын

Great

@advancedinstaller 5 ай бұрын

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@user-do8tp7tj9z 4 ай бұрын

Hi, when I tried this method, there's a warning window "Setup files in use. Following applications are using files which installer must update. Required to restart system.

@advancedinstaller 4 ай бұрын

Hello, there might be some issues regarding system configuration or the state of the application. To address this problem, ensure that your application is fully closed before attempting to update.

@JfhuTheJedi Жыл бұрын

Are we able to change the GUI of the installer to give it a certain theme?

@advancedinstaller Жыл бұрын

No. Unfortunately, Visual Studio has significant limitations when it comes to customization capabilities. You need to use other tools to create and fully customize your installer.

@gavinmaynard 11 ай бұрын

Is there a way for the app to automatically install an update when the user selects "yes" for update? Rather than having to go through the setup wizard every time?

@advancedinstaller 11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can silently install the update. All you need to do is add the '/qn' argument to the process.StartInfo.Arguments line. '/qn' specifies there is no UI during the installation process. Hope this helps!

@annguyen9124 6 ай бұрын

@@advancedinstaller tôi đã thêm '/qn' nhưng ứng dụng vẫn hiển thị cho người dùng cài đặt

@Alca259 Жыл бұрын

This might be work with net 6/7 on all operating systems?

@advancedinstaller Жыл бұрын

Hello! It will work on all operating systems where the .NET version is supported.

@diegoburciaga2187 6 ай бұрын

I have an error saying "The name 'ZipFile' does not exist in the current context" which is refering to the line: ZipFile.ExtractToDirectory(zipPath, extractPath); can anyone please explain how I can fix this?

@advancedinstaller 5 ай бұрын

You need to add references to System.IO.Compression and System.IO.Compression.FileSystem. To do this, right-click on your project, select 'Add' -> 'Reference,' and then check the boxes next to these assemblies. Once added, include the following line at the beginning of your file: using System.IO.Compression;

@iamahmetkoca 10 ай бұрын

It doesn't update when I don't start it as administrator. Is there a solution for this

@advancedinstaller 10 ай бұрын

Hello! You can add an application manifest to your updater to request elevation, or install the app in a user-writable directory to avoid needing elevated permissions.

@roarkr51 Жыл бұрын

Does this code also works for a WPF app

@advancedinstaller Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can also use the code for a WPF app.

@NeaRightGamer Ай бұрын

@@advancedinstaller not working for me 😥

@petermuthiks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial but am having a bit of a problem when the setup file is big. The code get to this part ( string zipPath = @".\MyAppSetup.rar";) before the new setup has been downloaded and i get file does not exist error.

@advancedinstaller Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! To address the issue in your scenario, you should use asynchronous programming to ensure that the download completes before moving on to the next step. Hope this helps!

@PANDURANG99 7 ай бұрын

how to us for python files?

@advancedinstaller 7 ай бұрын

Hello! Can you please be more specific with your question? Let us know in more detail about your needs for the Python files. Thank you!

@PANDURANG99 7 ай бұрын

@@advancedinstaller notification for upgrade to latest version

@NeaRightGamer Ай бұрын

Bro Not Working For me

@advancedinstaller 8 күн бұрын

Hello, we need more details in what didn't actually work for you. Many users confirmed the method, so it is valid. For your specific case, please address to our support team at support@advancedinstaller.com and you will receive guidance.

@eymenefealtunn 4 ай бұрын

I am trying the same steps for NetCore Wpf App but does not work. I can not add reference of System.IO.Compression to my NetCore app. This is the only step which is not same with the vide. I'd appreciate any help.

@advancedinstaller 4 ай бұрын

Hello! It should be included by default in later versions of .NET Core. If it's not included in your project, you can manually add it by opening the project file (.csproj) and adding the element within the section. Then, restore the packages by running the 'dotnet restore' command in the terminal. Hope this helps, good luck!