Here are some key features of "Net Update":

· User-friendly update manager using Wizard interface
· Context sensitive help
· No complicated scripting language required
· Not a single line of code required
· Small self-contained distributable client agent file
· No dependencies on DLL, COM or other runtime files
· Firewall friendly
· Choice of update method - self update, external setup file or redirect to URL
· Customizable user interface
· Flexible update detection based on version number or time stamp
· Automatic proxy detection with automatic or manual login
· Silent, hidden or interactive runtime modes
· Encrypted security code provides added protection and confidence in updates
· Uses trusted, safe protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and LAN
· Check for updates based on flexible schedule
· Create log file to monitor installation process and help with debugging
· Optionally hide source and destination file locations from end user
· Show or hide tray icon while Net Update is running
· Automatically close target application if open
· Automatically launch target application after update or check
· Support for target application command-line parameters
· Support for external setup file command-line parameters
· Create backup of all replaced files automatically
· Create required directories on-the-fly automatically
· Selectable display of messages
· Full control over HTTP Internet options
· Full control over cache options
· Set thread priority to low, normal or high
· Ability to customize or provide translations to all messages
· Install to any client directory
· Use any of nine pre-defined directory locations, ie: windows, system or program files directories
· Provide custom text with every update presented to end user
· Monitor external setup application exit code for completion
· Use any third party external setup application
· Pre-determine how to handle miscellaneous files
· Easy-to-understand update file setup manifest
· Runs stand-alone or embedded

Requirements:

· Internet connection