+1 On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 8:33 PM, Joseph L. Casale <[email protected] > wrote:
> > That's definitely not always the case. I've had updates and uninstalls > prompt for original install sources before. > > > > I think it has something to do with the way the package is built and/or > the version(s) of MSI involved, but don't > > know for sure. I haven't seen such a prompt in a while, but I've also > adopted a strict policy of only installing from > > "permanent" network locations, so I wouldn't see them anyway. > > Ditto, > Been bit by the exact same scenario now a few times, uninstall fails with > installation looking at hidden GPO > deployment share. > > Now, I just add the new app into the same GPO and choose upgrade, often > it's done automagically and I leave > the old one in until I am back in there again, usually to add the next > update. > > Never more than two versions exist, space is cheap... > > jlc > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
