Technology Used to Look for Newer Version of Software

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Hello,

Being a user of CCleaner I like the fact that it checks for a newer version when it's launched. Being a programmer, I want to know more about this "checking for a newer version" technology. Does anyone know what this technology is? Code snippet would be really awesome :-)

Thanks in Advance!

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I can't help with the code snippet but I like FileHippo.com Update Checker:

http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker

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A simple search turns up allot of stuff:

http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=update+checker+code

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Hello,

Being a user of CCleaner I like the fact that it checks for a newer version when it's launched. Being a programmer, I want to know more about this "checking for a newer version" technology. Does anyone know what this technology is? Code snippet would be really awesome :-)

Thanks in Advance!

Hi Jeta,

I never use the option on any software to check for newer versions. Normally this presumes that you will either automatically update or go back later after you have done some investigating or at a more advantageous time. Since I also use multiple application update checkers, I find this option not needed.

I do allow automatic updates to my security programs as regards file updates not program updates.

YoKenny has provided a link to a popular software version "Update Checker".

FileHippo.com Update Checker

http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker

I also refer you to another "Update Checker" that concentrates on "software patches"or "software updates" made to the most popular software for PC usage especially as regards "security" type fixes.

Secunia: Online Software Inspector

http://secunia.com/software_inspector/

I use the Personal free version. Just my preference over the Online version.

This product not only tells you what is outdated, but also allows for rapid update and suggests many other things as regards your major software applications. Makes it fast and simple.

Good luck,

:) davey

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All responses were excellent - Thanks!

p.s. Andavari, I had a severe mental block last night when I posted. I couldn't think of what search criteria to use.

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All responses were excellent - Thanks!

p.s. Andavari, I had a severe mental block last night when I posted. I couldn't think of what search criteria to use.

You may also want to look on open source communities like SourceForge.net, etc., as they'll typically have something.