Packaging Java

[Edu-IT]

I'm going to need to deploy the latest version of Java. I see that there is an MSI already available for this which is great however I am wondering; is there anything I need to do to stop it from displaying the 'download latest Java' updates that I get on my home machine?

[cookie_monster]

Yes you need to create an mst file to alter certain settings or you can use ORCA to edit the msi.

[Edu-IT]

I've just looked on App Deploy, they say you can use command line arguments?

jre-6uXX-windows-i586-s.exe /s AgreeToLicense=YES IEXPLORER=1 REBOOT=Suppress JAVAUPDATE=0

That will register it in IE, accept the license and disable the update.

I'd prefer to use Orca I think to edit the MSI if I have to take that route, I've not mastered MST files yet. What parts need editing, do you know?

[cookie_monster]

Yep that will probably work. These are the options to edit in the msi if you're using group policy.

Transform:Property:
1. AUTOUPDATECHECK = 0
2. EULA = 1
3. EULA_JAVAFX_ACCEPT = yes
4. IEXPLORER = 1
5. JAVAUPDATE = 0
6. JU=0
7. MOZILLA = 1
8. SYSTRAY = 0


I'm only on update 14 at the moment apparently it's changed slightly for 17, this is on appdeploy.

For JRE 6_17 follow these steps:
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-Download from:
"https://cds.sun.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/CDS-CDS_Developer-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=jre-6u17-oth-JPR@CDS-CDS_Developer"
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-Extract MSI + CAB from "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_17"
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-Create MST or command line with property's:
AUTOUPDATECHECK=0
EULA=1
IEXPLORER=1
JAVAUPDATE=0
JU=0
MOZILLA=1
REBOOT=ReallySuppress
SYSTRAY=0
------------------------------------------------------------
- Add the EULA user info by adding the RegKey/value:
HKCU\Software\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment\1.6.0_17\
EULA=1 (REG_DWORD)
I did this by using Active Setup, learn more about this technique on "http://www.etlengineering.com/installer/activesetup.txt"

[Edu-IT]

Perfect, thanks so much. I take it you've done this and it works?

[cookie_monster]

I've been using this method for over three years from 1.5 to 1.6 update 14 and the msi works flawlessly there was a minor issue with a change in update 13 or 14 but it's all sorted now.

I think the active setup part at the bottom of the quote is new for update 17 but it appears to be explained there.

[Edu-IT]

I can see the values in the Registry using Orca. Just can't find the reboot one?

[cookie_monster]

I can see the values in the Registry using Orca. Just can't find the reboot one?

I can't look untill tomorrow but I think it's under the property table.

[Edu-IT]

Ah. So do I edit the 'Registry' area or the 'Property' area. If you could check, that would be great. Save me a few minutes and a few F words I imagine.

[Michael]

To edit using the registry, this is what you need to import:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy]
"EnableJavaUpdate"=dword:00000000

[Edu-IT]

That the only registry change that needs to be made? See CM's earlier post.

[Mr.Ben]

How about just using GPO's to stop jusched.exe from running? - Saves playing with the MSI.

While your at it, stop jqs.exe (The Java Quick Starter) from running to to saves some resources.

[Edu-IT]

I'd much prefer to edit the MSI. It isn't that difficult to do and saves creating and remembering what the separate policies are.

[rocknrollstar]

I've just looked on App Deploy, they say you can use command line arguments?

jre-6uXX-windows-i586-s.exe /s AgreeToLicense=YES IEXPLORER=1 REBOOT=Suppress JAVAUPDATE=0

That will register it in IE, accept the license and disable the update.

I'd prefer to use Orca I think to edit the MSI if I have to take that route, I've not mastered MST files yet. What parts need editing, do you know?

Do you know if this can be done under a system account? I.e. if I run this is a gpo as a script, will everything work ok, or does it need to be done as an admin user logged in? Thanks.

[Edu-IT]

Do you know if this can be done under a system account? I.e. if I run this is a gpo as a script, will everything work ok, or does it need to be done as an admin user logged in? Thanks.

I'm not entirely sure to be honest. I think I'm going to edit the package to be sure.