However, just because you can load the latest version of the Microsoft VM doesn't mean you should, especially if you subscribe to the notion that minimizing download time is a good thing. As a result, it pays to know and sniff for only the minimum version required for the features that you use. This technique is also useful to update the user's virtual machine to a specific version of the Microsoft VM, rather than whatever latest version is installed using the redirection URL shown above. See below for more information on redistributing the Microsoft VM self-extracting executable setup application . After the download completes, users must approve the software publisher certificate before the Microsoft VM is actually installed on the system.
Some users prefer to initiate the download themselves, though.
What follows is some Internet Explorer-only script that checks BuildIncrement and notifies the user whether they need to upgrade their virtual machine. You can provide information on your Web page regarding the minimum version required for your page, as well as information on how to upgrade the Microsoft VM if necessary. Microsoft Corp 1996-1998. All rights reserved. Back to top For More Information Redistributing the Microsoft VM self-extracting setup application from your own Web server allows you to specify which virtual machine is provided to your customers.