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user63898
user63898

Reputation: 30915

Qt 4.8.4 way to change the running excusable name in runtime

i have Qt c++ app that on each start is checking if there is new executable update file and if there is it downloading it, the problem is how can i change the name of the old executble to for example : foo_tmp.exe and the new executable to : foo.exe or in runtime or on closing or on start something

Upvotes: 0

Views: 205

Answers (1)

dunc123
dunc123

Reputation: 2713

QFile::rename is a static method that will allow you to rename a file.

However renaming the currently running executable file will cause you issues. As the file is in use by the operating system you will either be prevented from doing this, cause undefined behaviour or it will simply not work. You should most likely have a launcher application that checks for updates to the main application before starting it.

Upvotes: 1

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