Comparing file version numbers

[MPlb]

I want to write something that checks the version number of a file that is already present on a PC. If it is an old version I want to then copy the new version over the top of it.

I can get the version number with the FileGetVersion() command but it returns a value in the format 1.2.3.4. For example 6.0.84.50.

How can I accurately compare two versions numbers? Will I have to split it up into the four segments and check each one in turn?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Edited December 6, 2007 by MPlb

[herewasplato]

...Will I have to split it up into the four segments and check each one in turn?...

Yes.

See here: http://www.autoitscript.com/forum/index.ph...showtopic=20719

[weaponx]

Oooo these requests are always fun. I put a version up that allows for any number of octets and letters in the version number as well:

#418119

Edited December 6, 2007 by weaponx

[herewasplato]

Oooo these requests are always fun. I put a version up that allows for any number of octets and letters in the version number as well:

#418119

Nice - I had missed that one....