Automatically Install Updates

I have setup the software update services on my Xserve and all of my clients are pointing to it and obtaining updates locally via the policy controls I am using (integrated with Active Directory). I have started a new policy of not giving local administrator rights on any of my Mac computers, so I need a way to set the updates to actually install automatically. I already have control of which updates my users get through the software update server, but I need them to install automatically as my users won't have admin rights to do so themselves. How can I set this up?

There is a great explanation of the options (along with their issues) here:
http://managingosx.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/apple-software-update-options/
Along with his wishes:
http://managingosx.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/apple-software-update-wishes/

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Reader will not automatically install updates on Windows 7

I have looked through the forums and have not seen this exact symptom mentioned:
"Automatically install updates" does not seem to work correctly on Windows 7. The updates download and I see the "update is ready to install" bubble in the system tray repeatedly. However, the updates never seem to install. I've seen this on more than one Windows 7 machine (it works ok on XP). I suppose this could be something particular to our environment, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to where to look next. Leaving the system "idle" does not seem to help and the behavior does persist after a reboot.
(I'm running Process Monitor right now and see AdobeARM.exe occasionally and successfully creating and exiting a thread, but not touching any files or registry entries.)
I enabled this setting via the registry -
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe ARM\1.0\ARM]
"iCheck"=dword:00000003
- and can see in the GUI that it has taken effect.
I do see some files in this directory - does this look correct?
C:\Users\All Users\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM>dir /s
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 8EC5-7A43
Directory of C:\Users\All Users\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM
07/07/2010 08:00 AM    <DIR>          .
07/07/2010 08:00 AM    <DIR>          ..
07/07/2010 08:00 AM    <DIR>          19872
07/06/2010 08:05 AM    <DIR>          882
06/20/2010 04:01 AM         8,040,960 AdbeRdrUpd933_all_incr.msp
07/07/2010 08:00 AM           368,779 AdobeARM.bin
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           385,536 ARM.msi
06/23/2010 07:45 AM            28,160 Reader9Manifest.msi
               4 File(s)      8,823,435 bytes
Directory of C:\Users\All Users\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM\19872
07/07/2010 08:00 AM    <DIR>          .
07/07/2010 08:00 AM    <DIR>          ..
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           331,176 AcrobatUpdater.exe
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           976,832 AdobeARM.exe
06/09/2010 04:06 AM            70,584 AdobeExtractFiles.dll
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           331,176 ReaderUpdater.exe
               4 File(s)      1,709,768 bytes
Directory of C:\Users\All Users\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM\882
07/06/2010 08:05 AM    <DIR>          .
07/06/2010 08:05 AM    <DIR>          ..
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           331,176 AcrobatUpdater.exe
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           976,832 AdobeARM.exe
06/09/2010 04:06 AM            70,584 AdobeExtractFiles.dll
06/09/2010 04:06 AM           331,176 ReaderUpdater.exe
               4 File(s)      1,709,768 bytes
     Total Files Listed:
              12 File(s)     12,242,971 bytes
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks - Andy

Some additional information. I'm seeing "GetLastError(): 0x2 - The system cannot find the file specified" in c:\users\(me)\appdata\local\temp\AdobeARM.log. But even using Process Monitor, it's not clear to me which file cannot be found.
Still seems to me that updater is downloading the update but never trying to apply it. The most recent thing I have tried is to quit AdobeARM gracefully and restart it. That does seem to have reduced the number of subdirectories in C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM\ to only one (previously there had been one subdirectory per run).
Thanks for any suggestions -
[2010-07-09 08:08:50] C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM\
[2010-07-09 08:08:50]    GetLastError(): 0x91 - The directory is not empty.
[2010-07-09 08:08:50] ARM returns ERROR_SUCCESS
[2010-07-09 08:08:50] Adobe ARM 1.1.7.0 logging finished.
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] Adobe ARM 1.1.7.0 logging started.
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] Command Line:
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] GetFileVersion(): C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe
[2010-07-09 08:10:38]    File version: 9.3
[2010-07-09 08:10:38]    Build number: 2
[2010-07-09 08:10:38]    Revision number: 163
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] ProductCode: {AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-A93000000001}
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] ProductName: Adobe Reader 9.3.2
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] ProductVersion: 9.3.2
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] ProductRegistry: SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\9.0
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] ProductInstallDir: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\
[2010-07-09 08:10:38] Found preference AUTO_ALL.
[2010-07-09 08:10:39] ArmUpdate record found.
[2010-07-09 08:10:39] GetFileVersion(): C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe
[2010-07-09 08:10:39]    File version: 1.1
[2010-07-09 08:10:39]    Build number: 7
[2010-07-09 08:10:39]    Revision number: 0
[2010-07-09 08:10:39] New file object: AdbeRdrUpd933_all_incr.msp
[2010-07-09 08:11:08] C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Reader\9.3\ARM\29139
[2010-07-09 08:11:08]    GetLastError(): 0x2 - The system cannot find the file specified.
[2010-07-09 08:11:08] Updated time stamps for 4 files

Enable "Automatically Install Updates" on Custom Reader XI Install

Hi,
How would one go about enabling "Automatically Install Updates" in Preferences to be the default value for "Check for Updates" in a custom installation for Adobe Reader XI? I've used the customization wizard, but the only setting built in that I see is to disable updates all together. Thank you!

No idea, but I'm shocked this hasn't been an option yet.
Adobe is *so* close to being where I want them to be in regards to automatic updates in many regards.
Flash automatically updates itself flawlessly...*except* that users are spammed with an "upgrade now" box when it's a x or y version level upgrade. ( ex. 11.4 -> 11.5 ) I really just want it to upgrade. Don't even talk to my users. They don't have Admin anyhow.
As for Acrobat and Reader, it seems they have the option to silently upgrade without admin privledges now, BUT, it doesn't seem to be possible to set this with Adobe's own Group Policy, which is weird. It also seems you are unable to automatically select it after a silent install for when the machine is off a domain. The Adobe Customization wizard doesn't even seem to address this.

SCCM 2007 not automatically install updates when deadline expires

Hi
I planned a sccm patching.
Clients downloaded correctly the updates but when deadline expires they not automatically install the updates
Why?
regards
Christian

Since you have not posted any logs, I had to guess, and I will say this is due to maintenance windows.
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Compaq Presario CQ62 DVD not working after Windows 7 automatic install of upgrades

The DVD in my Compaq CQ62 stopped working after Windows 7 automatically installed updates. The driver seems to be corrupted. When I open Device Manager, the DVD comes up as hp DVD RW AD-7701H SATA CdRom Device and the device status displays...A driver (service) for this device has been disabled. An alternate driver may be providing this functionality. (Code 32).. There are two drivers installed--cdrom.sys from Microsoft, File Version 6.1.7600.16385(win7_rtm.090713-1255) and PxHlpa64.sys File Version 2.03.32a from Sonic Solutions. If anyone knows the link to download the new driver or how to resolve this problem please let me know.

We are not sure what might have caused this issue. You may try removing the affected filter drivers and check. This has helped few.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start , type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2. Locate, and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Caution There can be many instances of the registry subkey that is mentioned in step 2. You must make sure that you are in the appropriate registry subkey before modifying the UpperFilters and the LowerFilters values. To verify that you are in the appropriate registry subkey, make sure that the Default data value is DVD/CD-ROM and the Class data value is CDROM.
3. In the right pane, right-click UpperFilters, and then click Delete.
4. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the UpperFilters registry entry.
5. In the right pane, right-click LowerFilters, and then click Delete.
6. Click Yes to confirm the removal of the LowerFilters registry entry.
7. Exit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.
Note After you remove the UpperFilters registry entry and the LowerFilters registry entry, you may lose functionality in certain programs such as CD recording programs. In this scenario, you must reinstall any affected programs.
See which Windows updates are installed
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/See-which-Windows-updates-are-installed

Automatic Adobe Update for users without admin privileges

Hi there,
I have a PC with Windows 7 Professional (32bits) and Adobe Reader (9.4.6)
I have selected "Automatically install updates" in Preferences --> Updater:
The problem is: when a normal user (without admin privileges) is using the system, it turns up an Adobe Box which asks the user to install the Update:
But when the user tries to update, it asks to insert the admin password.
How can I solve this? I would like Adobe Reader updates to be downloaded and automatically installed for users in my PC without admin privileges. Is this possible?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Pablo

Anyone have any further insight into this? Is there a way to simply give the user admin creds but only for Adobe Reader that would permit users to do thier own updates?
I don't want to have to constantly update the MSI I am deploying with GP/LUP if possible.
I am, however simply looking to update 11.0.0 to 11.0.1 ,11.0.2....etc without having to touch GP/LUP/each end user machine

I had downloaded and installed one of those automatic Windows update and now whenever I try to open my Firefox I get an error message, "Platform version 6.0.2 is not compatible with minVersion 6.0.1 maxVersion 6.0.1

I had downloaded and installed one of those automatic Windows update and now whenever I try to open my Firefox I get an error message, "Platform version 6.0.2 is not compatible with minVersion >6.0.1 maxVersion <6.0.1

If you use ZoneAlarm Extreme Security then try to disable Virtualization.
Do a clean reinstall and delete the Firefox program folder.
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Browser_will_not_start_up#XULRunner_error_after_an_update
*[[/questions/869812]]
*[[/questions/869951]]

How can I stop Firefox from automatically downloading and installing updates?????? UN-Checking box when installing for auto DOESN"T WORK!!!!

Have many performance problems with latest versions of Firefox.
I remove fFrefox and reinstall 18.0 and everything is fine until Firefox automatically updates to 28.x.
I remove check in box when asked if want Firefox Maintenance installed, but downloads updates anyway and next time I bring-up then problems are back!!!
I have to start over again and never X Firefox.
I just want the basic Firefox - simple, FAST and WORKS !!!
Never liked IE - but may have to go back to it.
Chrome is also automatic download update.
using XP, but may have to rethink
Thanks for any help.

What kind of problems do you have with the Firefox 28 release?
Did you check your security software (firewall, anti-virus) to make sure that the new version in allowed?
It is possible that your security software (firewall, anti-virus) blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full, unrestricted, access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Server+not+found
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firewalls
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/fix-problems-connecting-websites-after-updating
You can create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problem.
See "Creating a profile":
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Profile_issues
If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over the problem
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox

'do not download or install updates automatically' doesn't work 4 my Adobe.

some people use Adobe just to read from time to time some pdfs on their computer. they dont work with adobe, they dont need "the latest updates", they are happy with what they have.
so im a bit frustrated how often adobe is updated while im not interested, how many times for month i must click "NO, THANKYOU." - really, i have enough "clicks" on the whole internet every day (disabling adds etc.)
yes, i know, you "can" disable updates in options: "edit - preferences - updater - do not download or install updates automatically" but it doesnt work for my Adobe, im still getting info about "waiting update".
any help because i have no idea and im a bit tired? thanks in advance...

Setting the Updater preferences to not download updates automatically (i.e. edit - preferences - updater - do not download or install updates automatically) will only change the way Reader updates are downloaded. It could be a case wherein Adobe Acrobat is also installed on your system for which you might be getting the update prompts.
Would it be possible for you to share the contents of the file AdobeARM.log present in the %temp% folder so that I can confirm the reason for the behavior on your system.

I am using Firefox 3.6.8. Oddly, my problem appeared a few hours PRIOR to Firefox automatically installing the latest updates (the week ending 7/23), not afterwards. The problem is this: the browser continues to display tabs, the reload/home/history/favor

I am using Firefox 3.6.8. Oddly, my problem appeared a few hours PRIOR to Firefox automatically installing the latest updates (the week ending 7/23), not afterwards. The problem is this: the browser continues to display tabs, the reload/home/history/favorites icons, URL field and Google search field while in full-screen mode, so it's not really full-screen anymore. How can I correct this?
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== Oddly, my problem appeared a few hours PRIOR to Firefox automatically installing the latest updates (the week ending 7/23), not afterwards.

Do you have that problem when running in the Firefox SafeMode?
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Safe+Mode]
''Don't select anything right now, just use "Continue in SafeMode."''
If not, see this:
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes]

Can I maually check for updates but prevent them from being automatically installed if it turns out one is available?

Can I maually check for updates but prevent them from being automatically installed if it turns out one is available?
Background:
In options I have "check for updates, but let me choose whether to install them" ticked. This works fine, in that I periodically receive a notice of an available update, and it will ask me whether I want to I want to install it.
But there are certain times -- for reasons I won't go into here (unless requested as part of seeking a solution) -- where I want to manually check for new versions, but RETAIN the ability to decide whether or not to install it. But if I click Help/About Firefox/Check for Updates, and it finds an update, it will immediately proceed to install it without asking for permission. While that seems quite inconsistent with my update preferences in Options, it is apparently normal behavior as described in https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/update-firefox-latest-version#w_how-do-i-manually-check-for-updates.
So is there any way I can manually check for new-update availability but then refuse the update if I so choose? Once an unwanted install begins, I'm concerned that if I click cancel I could end up with a partial installation or some "messed up," duplicated or corrupted FF files (e.g., multiple versions appended with (1), (2) etc, similar to what sometimes confusingly happens when I do an XP System Restore).
Thanks.

I think what needs to be made very clear here is that when a user clicks on "check for updates" the software should bloody well CHECK for updates and most certainly SHOULD NOT proceed to download and apply any updates. this is misleading and intrusive.
I just wanted to check if there was an updated version but I DID NOT want to actually update at that moment. the software downloaded data, costing me money and tried to apply the update which could have potentially messed up my settings if I had not checked everything was ok first.
I actually discovered how to prevent the update by searching through windows and manually deleting the files but why should anyone have to go to such lengths?
the software should simply do as it is asked, not do things that have most certainly not been asked.

HT201380 Yesterday this was automatically installed. Today I can't access a document in Pages. A prompt says I need a Pages update. But the next screen tests for updates and informs me everything is up to date. What's up?

Yesterday this was automatically installed. Today I can't access a document in Pages. A prompt says I need a Pages update. But the next screen tests for updates and informs me everything is up to date. What's up?

It's highly unlikely that the Pages update problem has anything to do with the ARD client update, since the client is not involved in any way with Software Update. I'd suggest asking for assistance with the update problem in the forum appropriate for your version of Mac OS X.
Regards.

Today I think firefox automatically installed a new version and after that it said my adobe flash was old so I had to update that. Now I can't open links in a new window.

Today I think firefox automatically installed a new version and after that it said my adobe flash was old so I had to update that. Now I can't open links in a new window.

Firefox doesn't install new versions of plugins, but Flash may update itself automatically.<br />
You are still one version behind on Flash, current is Flash 10.1 r85<br />
If the Flash player didn't update properly then you need to download the full version and run the installer as Administrator (right-click: Run as ...)
Flash Global Notifications Settings Panel:<br />
*http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager05.html
You are more versions behind on Java updates with having Java 6 U11, current is 6 U22.
*Java Plug-in 1.6.0_11 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)
Update the [[Java]] plugin to the latest version.
*http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp (Java Platform: Download JRE)

HT4589 should I install each update in successive order? Or will installing the 10.7 update automatically install every previous update? I have FCPX 10.0.0 currently. Dumb question?

should I install each update in successive order? Or will installing the 10.7 update automatically install every previous update? I have FCPX 10.0.0 currently. Dumb question?

Installing 10.0.7 negates the need to install previous updates. Just install it (it will upgrade your projects to a newer format as well, from memory).
Thankfully, the days of doing it the way you were thinking are well behind us.

Can the Adobe Update Server be used to automatically download and install updates?

Can the Adobe Update Server be used to download and install updates to Creative Cloud apps automatically without admin or user intervention?
I've noticed there is a Adobe Remote Update Manager, but I would rather all the updates and installs happen in the background.

Hi Nicholas,
Please check the link given:- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/using-remote-update-manager.html
Let me know in case you require more detail on the topic.
Sarika Behal

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