The WebClient Initializer first verifies that an acceptable version of WebClient is installed on the user's system. The Initializer compares the installed versions of WebClient with the acceptable versions listed in the application configuration file. If there is an acceptable but older version, the Initializer gives the user an opportunity to install the preferred version or to run with an existing version. If there is no older but acceptable version, the Initializer gives the user the opportunity to install the preferred version.
For any case where the user chooses to install the preferred version of WebClient, the Initializer opens a Web browser on the user's system to the URL of the WebClient installation specified in the application configuration file and exits, allowing the user to continue with the installation over the Web.
If the user chooses to use an installed acceptable version, the Initializer proceeds with the next validation. Otherwise, the Initializer exits without proceeding.
Whatever WebClient version the user chooses to run, the user can activate a Don't ask me this again toggle box to prevent notification of another update until you specify a different preferred version in the configuration file.
If WebClient Initializer finds that the application specified in the configuration file is not installed, one of the following happens:
If you use IntelliStream, the Initializer starts WebClient to install and start the application.
If you use an external installer, the Initializer opens the user's Web browser to the URL of the application install page and exits.
If you use IntelliStream, the Initializer starts WebClient to install and start the application.