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So now that we figured out we had beta versions on all the machines, I would like to deploy a fix for all. I tried to deploy it through SCCM but the installation fails. This works fine with no beta versions. So the uninstall program reads like this: start / wait \\%%%%%\sources\software\adobe flash player\uninstall_flash_player.exe -uninstall -force It was this:msiexec.exe /x {FEE1FB25-E120-4FF9-A5F0-8F382D662AAA} /q The 1st one points to the standalone uninstaller from Adobe to a distribution point. The other generated by the .msi file. Any ideas how to uninstall all beta versions and then install the correct version? I need all the help I can get.
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What uninstaller version are you using? Did you download the beta uninstaller, from the beta downloads page, or the release uninstaller from Uninstall Flash Player for Windows
It was this:msiexec.exe /x {FEE1FB25-E120-4FF9-A5F0-8F382D662AAA} /q
I'm confused by this. /x is the msiexec uninstall package command and this MSI GUID is for Flash Playe 29.0.0.140 NPAPI, which wouldn't be installed, since the system has the beta version installed
What is the /wait command for in the uninstall section? Have you tried running just the uninstaller by itself, without attempting to also install version 29.0.0.140?
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For the benefit of other users, this is the continuation of Adobe Fash Player 29.0.0.155 beta uninstall to deploy 29.0.0.140
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This works for Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.140. So ignore the screen shot. The problem is we know we have a beta version on the computers. We need to get it off so I can deploy the correct version. I just learned that there is a separate uninstaller for the beta version. It was suggested to deploy the uninstaller separately to those machines(1000+). Then I can deploy the current branch of Flash Player. The problem is deploying the beta uninstaller. It doesn't seem to work and I can't find anything in administration manual to help. I really appreciate the help since I am new at this.
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The problem is deploying the beta uninstaller. It doesn't seem to work
I'm assuming you're using the beta uninstaller posted at Download Adobe Flash Player 29 Beta for Desktops - Adobe Labs (bottom of the page), yes?
Please provide the FlashInstall log file(s) from a system where the beta uninstaller is not working.
Upload the files to cloud.acrobat.com/send (see https://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-7161​) or some other file sharing service of your choice that doesn't require log-in to access. Post the link link to the uploaded file in your reply.
Thank you.
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Just so you know the problem is deploying the beta uninstaller that fails not the uninstaller itself.
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Can you deploy the beta uninstaller or does it manually have to be done?
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There are numerous enterprise customers who uninstall Flash Player prior to deploying the new version, and there are no technological differences between the release and beta uninstaller.
I know you said to ignore the screenshot, but I see a space between the / and wait. Should there be a space there? Should it be:
start / wait \\path\uninstall_flash_player.exe -uninstall -force
or
start /wait \\path\uninstall_flash_player.exe -uninstall -force
Since the issue is in the deployment itself, and not in the actual uninstallation, it appears to be an SCCM issue. I would recommend consulting MSDN documentation, Resources and Tools for IT Professionals | TechNet or any other myriad of places for SCCM-specific help.
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This is what I am currently using for 29.0.0.140 NPAPI. This works just fine. The problem is uninstalling the Beta 29.0.0.155 version beta flash player before the correct version is installed. I was told you can't install a current branch over a beta. This works for installing /uninstalling the current version 29.0.0.140.
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The problem is uninstalling the Beta 29.0.0.155 version beta flash player before the correct version is installed. I was told you can't install a current branch over a beta
Correct, I said that in your previous thread - this has been the case for a very long time.
This works for installing /uninstalling the current version 29.0.0.140.
This (being the NPAPI MSI installer) will not uninstall any beta version. It'll only install the NPAPI version and uninstall the version it installed - that's how using the MSI as an uninstaller works.
I feel we're going around in circles. You've said the (beta) uninstaller fails deployment - not much more than that. It is possible to deploy and EXE file (install/uninstall) via SCCM. Based on your comments, the issue you are experiencing is with SCCM, not Flash Player itself. As such, I recommend utilizing the MSDN and other SCCM resources available to troubleshoot the SCCM deployment issue you are experiencing.