Read text file from Internet

I have an application that I update frequently...

I would like to have the application open a .txt file from my web site, read it's contents to determine the latest version, and if necessary, inform the user that an update exists.

Problem is, I haven't the slightest idea how to begin.

Anyone have any good pointers?

I would presume it's a WinSock or INet control thing, but I'm not familiar with them, so have no idea how to use them...

Thanks!

I've written an internet update program, the code can be downloaded from http://www.planetsourcecode.com/xq/A...s/ShowCode.htm. This can be a good start to implement it in your application.

Tom Cannaerts
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I'm looking at it, but I get an error when trying to run it on this line:

RV = GetFile(UpdateFile, App.Path & "\versions.dat")



The error reads:
Compile Error: ByRef argument type mismatch

UpdateFile doesn't appear anywhere else in the code...

What am I missing?

Thanks!

Nevermind!!

I figured it out.

It works perfectly!!

Thank you SO MUCH!