Adobe Reader 7 doesnt uninstall previous versions if published by GPO
Hello,
A strange behaviour I can't explain:
If I run 'Adobe Reader 7.0.msi' package from explorer by double-clicking, it uninstalls Acrobat Reader 6.0 from my vomputer.
But when I publish the same .msi package via Group Policy and run installation from 'Add/Remove Programs' in Control Panel, previous version (Acrobat Reader 6.0) will not be uninstalled.
I am not very experienced in .msi packaging, maybe someone could explain this behaviour (and how can I force the uninstall of old Reader). I have tried several modifications in the .msi, but with no success.
Thanks in advance,
Ain
A strange behaviour I can't explain:
If I run 'Adobe Reader 7.0.msi' package from explorer by double-clicking, it uninstalls Acrobat Reader 6.0 from my vomputer.
But when I publish the same .msi package via Group Policy and run installation from 'Add/Remove Programs' in Control Panel, previous version (Acrobat Reader 6.0) will not be uninstalled.
I am not very experienced in .msi packaging, maybe someone could explain this behaviour (and how can I force the uninstall of old Reader). I have tried several modifications in the .msi, but with no success.
Thanks in advance,
Ain
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Posted by:
Priapus
19 years ago
Hej,
You can check the registry settings for the previous installed Adobe version at:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Check find adobe version and check Uninstallstring value.
You could copy this value (starts with msiexec /x ). Save as a uninstall.bat, run it before the installation. You can do it by adding custom actions.
You can check the registry settings for the previous installed Adobe version at:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Check find adobe version and check Uninstallstring value.
You could copy this value (starts with msiexec /x ). Save as a uninstall.bat, run it before the installation. You can do it by adding custom actions.
Posted by:
ClaesG
18 years ago
Hi
You can go to the upgrade table and add your old msi so you can uninstall
You can go to the upgrade table and add your old msi so you can uninstall
Posted by:
hpizzel
18 years ago
Does it install Reader 7.0 when you push it via GPO? From my experience, it is better to push a cmdline to uninstall Reader 6.0 before pushing the 7.0 msi because the original msi prompts for a reboot after 6.0 is removed.
Posted by:
WiseUser
18 years ago
I guess this is a bit late now, but where were the shortcuts installed for versions 6 and 7 (the users' profile or the AllUsers profile)?
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