Patching msi to 11011

[Kirkhouse Trust]

Hi,

Can't seem to find clear instructions anywhere on how to patch version to 11011. What file do I need to patch? I have downloaded the .msp file from the Adobe FTP site.

Do I need to start with the original installer - (AdbeRdr11000_en_US.exe)?

I've tried:

AdbeRdr11000_en_US.exe -nos_ne -nos_o "C:\Extract"

But this just starts an installer that just gets to 100% and then disappears. If I use fewer switches, the programme just installs itself. I understand that I need to apply the patch but I can't seem to get this far, and it won't patch the existing AcroRead.msi file I have that is version 11010 (using the msiexec command). It just comes up with a "Windows Installer" box that just lists the commands (like a help screen).

Most grateful if someone could tell me how to create the 11011 .msi file from 11000 (.exe) or our existing 11010 (.msi) file.

I don't understand why Adobe don't just release the latest version in one big .msi file that's already patched, and save us the hassle every time a new patch is released! Other programmes I deploy via GPO work this way, seems logical. It seems as if every time there's a new patch, the whole process changes - is there an easier way that's free?

Thanks

[Steve Cordero · Accepted solution]

Are you trying to setup an AIP or a Bootstrapped installation?

The ETK ( Acrobat-Reader Enterprise Toolkit Home ) has information that may be of some use to you.

Administrative Installation Points — Enterprise Administration Guide

Bootstrapper Deployment — Enterprise Administration Guide

[Kirkhouse Trust]

Thanks very much for this.

Am using AIP installation.

Have now successfully managed to patch my extisting 11010 AcroRead.msi file to 11011 and deploy via GPO. I think the problem was that I needed to use the AdbeRdrUpd11011_incr.msp patch file instead of AdbeRdrUpd11011.msp.

Thanks for your help

[EnterpriseHelp]

Steve points to the right docs which also have one liner cmd lines for patching your install.

Additionally, you can get complete MSIs from get.reader.adobe.com (and I think the ftp site), but that method is more work. Easier to just patch rather than reinstall from scratch. That' what admins typically do.