TWebUpdate enables automatic management of updating running applications with new version downloads via the internet. It supports update retrieval over HTTP(S), FTP, SFTP, and network file transfer. The tool handles UAC on newer Windows versions and offers extensive customization capabilities for the update process. TWebUpdate comes with the UpdateBuilder tool, which streamlines and automates application update strategies by helping developers define, package, and publish updates more efficiently. It is positioned as an essential component for Windows UI development, boosting productivity by simplifying update workflows and minimizing manual maintenance.

Features

• Automatic update retrieval: Supports automatic retrieval of application updates over HTTP(S), FTP, SFTP, and network file‑transfer, allowing seamless delivery of new application versions.
• UAC handling: Handles User Account Control (UAC) requirements on newer Windows versions to ensure smooth installation and update operations.
• Extensive customization: Provides extensive customization capabilities for the update process, enabling developers to tailor update behavior and install steps to their application needs.
• UpdateBuilder tool included: Comes with the UpdateBuilder tool to streamline and automate update strategies, helping prepare update packages and manage deployment pipelines.
• Essential Windows UI component: Designed as a key component for Windows UI development, offering robust update management without requiring custom update logic.
• Productivity boost: Helps boost developer productivity by automating version retrieval, reducing manual update management, and improving reliability of deployed applications.
• Wide component set: Includes a wide range of components to support flexible update operations across various deployment scenarios.

Benefits

• Automates downloading and installing new application versions
• Works with multiple update transport protocols (HTTP(S), FTP, SFTP)
• Handles UAC requirements automatically
• Fully customizable update workflow
• Includes UpdateBuilder for streamlined update creation