InstallAware

Let's say I have an app that does NOT require a serial number as it is an internal application and not one for sale to public.

Let's say I want them to receive updates via web updates.

I have to put the update.ini and the resulting setup.exe files on the web site (which anyone could browse to and download).

How do I protect these files so they are not just downloaded and installed by anyone?

If I required a serial number (see other post about question on serial number) then I am sure that alone would be sufficient as the user couldn't install without serial number, but since this wouldn't have a serial number what would you recommend?

You will have to configure your web server to set the policies to your desired behavior (i.e. only allow connections from your internal network).

Let me clarify... these are internal as in our company employees... BUT they would remotely connecting via the internet to our public web server.