Unable to use a patched Adobe Reader 11.07 in Adobe customization wizard

Report · May 17, 2014

After using the guideline from this post: Unable to install 11007 update via msi package

I am unable to use the customization wizard since the updated files contains no setup.ini, setup.exe, data.cab and ABCPY.ini.
This have changed since 11.06.

How can i make an updated build and then use the customization wizard?

11.06 metod:

AdbeRdr_nb_NO.exe -nos_o"C:\adobe" -nos_ne

msiexec /a AcroRead.msi /p AdbeRdrUpd11006.msp -update files in same folder as above

folder contains: unpacked install and ABCPY.ini, AcroRead.msi, setup.exe, setup.ini and data1.cab

then use Adobe customization wizard

11.07 metod:

AdbeRdr_nb_NO.exe -nos_o"C:\adobe" -nos_ne

msiexec /a AcroRead.msi - here I am getting an error trying to use same folder as above, using new folder ok

msiexec /a AcroRead.msi /p AdbeRdrUpd11007.msp - again error in using same folder as above, making a 3 folder ok
folder contains: unpacked install and AcroRead.msi only.

Installs fine, but unable to use customization wizard.

Report · May 19, 2014

Hi,

I'm not completely clear on what you are attempting, but nothing has changed from 06 to 07.

You can only use the Wizard once per install. That is you can't pile customizations on top of customizations with each update. If you want to customize the MSI, you should be starting over with a full installer with a new MSI (which it looks like you are) in a new folder.

hth,

Ben

Report · May 19, 2014

Hi brogers_1!

I want to take the latest Adobe Reader 11 version and then integrate the latest patch(11.07).

Then I want to modify the install in Adobe Customizations wizard.

With 11.06 this was no problem.

I did this:

AdbeRdr_nb_NO.exe -nos_o"C:\adobe" -nos_ne - to extract the install

msiexec /a AcroRead.msi /p AdbeRdrUpd11006.msp -integrate the update in the base install.

folder contains: unpacked install and ABCPY.ini, AcroRead.msi, setup.exe, setup.ini and data1.cab

then use Adobe customization wizard

With 11.07 when i try the same procedure the install fail with message of missing a acroext.exe file.

as posted here: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1474695

You have to use this command: msiexec /a AcroRead.msi - but then you get a folder without files required for adobe customization wizard

Report · May 19, 2014

If you've already modified the install with an MST, you cannot do it again. Is that what you are trying to do?

Also, the other thread you mentions specifies the correct method for updating an AIP. Are you following those instructions and the steps in the Admin Guide?

Report · May 19, 2014

It is not modified.

But maybe it is easier if you tell me how can i take this file: http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/11.x/11.0.00/nb_NO/AdbeRdr11000_nb_NO.exe

and then this: http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/11.x/11.0.07/misc/AdbeRdrUpd11007.msp

and then make 1 install file, so you can install Adobe Reader 11.07 in one go.

After you have this file I want to customize it in Adobe Customization wizard and then deploy it.

I am able to make a 11.07 file this way:

AdbeRdr_nb_NO.exe -nos_o"C:\adobe" -nos_ne

msiexec /a AcroRead.msi - I have to put this file in a new folder, say c:\adobe\reader

msiexec /a AcroRead.msi /p AdbeRdrUpd11007.msp - again a new folder, say c:\adobe\reader\11.07
folder contains: unpacked install and AcroRead.msi only.

But I can't modify this in Adobe customization wizard.

Report · May 19, 2014

So this is a new install? Simply start with the docs: Acrobat-Reader Enterprise Toolkit Home.

download and extract installer (you have).
Modify msi with the Wizard.
Install 11.0 with the 11.0.07 and MST as described in the Admin Guide and/or Wizard Guide.

There are command line examples in both docs. You must follow the AIP instructions in the Admin Guide.

hth

ben

Report · May 20, 2014

1. Install Adobe Reader Xi

2. Go to location: C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Setup\{AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-AB0000000001}

3. Copy the folder {AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-AB0000000001} to your Desktop

*Note: This folder has all of the files you need to work with the Adobe Customization Wizard XI.

4. Open the Adobe Customization Wizard

5. Navigate to the flat files on your Desktop

6. Open the AcroRead.msi file.

7. Modify the MSI file with your settings

8. Save the changes

9. Use the Copy Package feature to create your new installation package.