Is the setup file of the published outlook add-in c# smart enough to detect updates ?

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Is the setup file of the published outlook add-in smart enough to detect updates ?

And do we need in order to install the new version of this add-in to uninstall the older version ?

I'm using Visual Studio 2010.

Thank you in advance :)

Posted 9-Sep-14 2:31am

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Dave Kreskowiak · Accepted Answer · 2014-09-09T03:12:00

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What do you mean by "detect updates"??

If you're asking if it knows if there is a new version available, no, it doesn't.

If you're asking if the installer knows how to upgrade the installed add-in, no, it doesn't.

The new install will overwrite anything there already.

Any "upgrade" installation logic would have to be written by you.

Posted 9-Sep-14 3:12am

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Member 10872485 10-Sep-14 3:26am

Thank you :)

*Suvabrata Roy* · Accepted Answer · 2014-09-10T18:50:00

Hi,

SetUp will not be able to detect update but your Exe/Service can there is a way in VS to inform update to your clients autocratically.

Its call publishing/ClickOnce : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-IN/library/h4k032e1.aspx[^]

Luckily I have found another article which will help in yous VSTO : Walkthrough - Automatic Update Process for Outlook Add-in Solutions[^]

Sorry for let reply...

Thanks,
Suvabrata