If you’re open to creating a regular package for this, I created an AutoIt script that uninstalls the old version and installs the new version. You just need to download the latest MSI when it comes out (for both active-x and plug-in) and then put it into the same directory as the script. Then the command line for the package would be AdobeFlashUpdate.exe <version number>. The script checks to see if the latest version is already installed (based upon the command line parameter for version number) and then if its not up to date, it searches the registry for previous versions, uninstalls them, then installs the new MSI’s. I can send it to you if you’re interested. Its worked great for me for about 2 years now. Whats nice is you don’t need to edit a script each time a new version comes out. The only changes from old to new is just using a different version number in the command line.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin Johnston Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 10:03 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: [mssms] RE: Adobe Updates and SCUP question I only mention the uninstaller because that is what Secunia support stated I should look into doing. I was not happy at the fact I would need to uninstall it every time I want to push an update. I guess I could edit the package, but that would take time, which is why I was thinking maybe adding SCUP to the mix may help me out. Secunia said that their package is based on what the installer does from the vendor. Since they are using the .exe file and not the MSI maybe they are limited in what they can do. I will read up on SCUP, and maybe create a package using the MSI and see what happens. Thanks, Kevin From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sherry Kissinger Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 9:54 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [mssms] RE: Adobe Updates and SCUP question With Secunia, you can choose to 'edit package' and when you choose that, you can customize the script as well as add additional files--like if you so chose... you could add an uninstaller for flash, your mms.cfg, and edit the jscript so that it runs that uninstaller first, then the install, and drops the .cfg file. Of course, that all sounds simple and easy when I state it like that--but it's basically you scripting a solution. Another thought might be to ask Secunia if they can create that package wizard for you, with those options available. That said... I haven't done that for Flash Player via Secunia. For Flash, what we have been doing is just the straight-up flash .cab from Adobe, through SCUP. and I have (of course, being that I love Compliance Settings) a ConfigItem to create the mms.cfg if it doesn't exist. I never thought about running a flash uninstaller first--maybe our environment doesn't need that but your environment does? don't know... On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 8:37 AM, John Aubrey <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I use the MSI for flash and I don’t have to uninstall the old version first. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin Johnston Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 9:00 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: [mssms] Adobe Updates and SCUP question Currently we are poised to use Secunia for Adobe updates, but because they have no uninstall or upgrade feature because the vendor does not, I was wondering if anyone uses SCUP for Adobe updates (Flash, Reader, Shockwave) and are able to update these products without having to run an uninstaller first, then reboot then install the latest version. We use SCCM 2012 R2 now, and I could just create a package that includes running the Flash uninstaller first then run the latest installer created by Secunia and then copy over the proper mms.cfg file, but I was hoping for a more automated feature. I know Adobe does not make their products fun or easy. I believe I read that using the Adobe MSI does in fact uninstall flash as part of it’s install… Thanks, Kevin Johnston ________________________________ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. It contains information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from use and disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copying, or dissemination of this transmission, or taking of any action in reliance on its contents, or other use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please reply to the sender listed above immediately and permanently delete this message from your inbox. Thank you for your cooperation.
