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As silly as this sounds, I've never in my life setup network sharing using Windows 7 integrated Homegroup sharing. I assumed it would be simple step by step "just keep clicking next" kind of thing. Well I managed to mess it up and have no idea what I'm doing at this point. This is on my home network and planned to share a partition. I have 2 desktops and an HTPC. So here is what I did 1. I setup my main desktop (We'll call it Computer A) with the Homegroup and partitioned the drives I plan to use as NAS. I shared and named (SharedDrive) the partitioned drive on this machine. Made sure Security and Permission was set to allow everyone and authenticated users. 2. I join the other 2 devices (Computer B and C) to the Homegroup using the security code that computer A provided when the Homegroup was created. 3. I attempt to go to \\ComputerA\SharedDrives from explorer on ComputerB but said nothing was found. Went to Network in explorer and seen that both ComputerA and ComputerC are listed as network devices. Double click on them and it says permission denied. 4. Restart all machines, check over the settings and try using the "map a network drive" option. Still no luck. 5. Google'd the sh*t out of Homegroup and Homegroup Drive Sharing and the only info I can find are just copy and pasted versions of the same article on 45 different websites. Anyone see anything wrong? Also is there any software out there that could simplify the process? I was thinking of setting up bitsync.

I now see the issue and that explains the delay. This It's triggering previously installed .msi in order to create a query but it's not really doing anything with them beside triggering "repair" Any suggestions on a work around or other method?

I've checked my event logs and found nothing that stuck out. Any reason why I shouldn't use wmic_product? I've tested on about 30+ XP and 7 machines both 64 and 32 and various older versions of 6, 7 and 8 and all seem to be perfectly fine. I will admit though, it is a fairly slow script to run.

Due to the recent changes to Java deployment, to be exact "Staring with Java 8 Update 20, Oracle’s Java installers will no longer automatically remove previous versions of Java 8 Update X during a silent installation." I've been looking into all possibilities to deploy this via .bat file upon start up with Group Policy. I don't have SCCM and I've preferred to stick with GP. As of now if the run time for this script is to long you can always take out chunks like "wmic product where "name like 'JavaFX%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive" if you know none of your computers have Java FX. But it will uninstall all older versions from Java 6 to 8 including FX and J2SE. It's also easy to update for when the next update of Java comes out, all you have to do is change the path under "::Check Version here" and "::Install Latest Version here". It's not 100% fool proof though, if older versions of Java are installed along side the current version it will not uninstall older version. Anyways, Enjoy @ECHO OFFcls TITLE Updating Java ::Check Current Version here IF EXIST "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_31" goto END ::Uninstall Older Versions here if Current Version is not installed wmic product where "name like 'Java 7%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive wmic product where "name like 'Java 8%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive wmic product where "name like 'JavaFX%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive wmic product where "name like 'Java(TM) 7%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive wmic product where "name like 'Java(tm) 6%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive wmic product where "name like 'Java(tm) 8%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive wmic product where "name like 'J2SE Runtime Environment%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive ::Install Current Version here msiexec.exe /i [b]FileLocation[/b]\jre1.8.0_31.msi goto END :END exit

I doubt I'll get approval to install something like this. It sounds like a good idea though.

Is it even possible anymore to push out Java 8 update 31 via Group Policy (XP/7 32bit/64it) and still have it remove all previous version of 8, 7 and 6? Java Support website is saying the same thing it always has, however 8 no longer seems to remove previous versions. If you have deployed it via GP or know how please include your method of deployment in as much detail as possible. (Also SCCM is not an option.) Cheers

My final say on Java 8, Too many issues with pushing out Version 8 so far in a network environment be it GPO or SCCM. After reading about Java 8 I decided to go back and push out 7 update 72. Pushed out without any issues, tested on about 15 or so of the schools most popular Java websites and everything works fine. Even when you go to Java verify it says 7 update 72 is the recommended version. I see no need to update to version 8, until someone shows me why they need 8 I'll be sticking with 7. Sure there are security concerns to be had but at the moment in the network environment the pros of 7 out weigh the cons of 8.

Contacting Java but they keep pointing me to this page https://www.java.com/en/download/help/msi_install.xml The support page above (included java 8) says you need both the .msi file and the .cab file but Java 8 update 25 is missing the cab file? All the other version had a cab file, any ideas? There is a LZMA_EXE but I can't seem to find any information. Found the answer myself. For anyone wondering Java 8 no longer requires the Cab file. More info here http://www.klaus-hartnegg.de/gpo/2014-09-14_Java8.html

Noticed the reg installer for Java 8 update 25 prompts "please remove older un-secure versions before uninstalling version 8" I was wondering if the .msi automatically removes older versions or does it just install and keep the older versions? Update: Found it does not remove older versions of Java such as 6 or 7. It will only remove older versions of 8.

Same here, no SCCM I've revised my original script once more (the one that I first posted) and it seems to be working a little better now. If you're curious here it is. I run this as a .cmd file in GPO on computer > policies > Win Settings > Scripts > Startup. I've also added a few notes so you understand what needs to be changed. Whenever you see [sERVER-PATH-HERE] you replace that with you're server path where the files are located also remove the [ ]. You'll need the 15 plugin and activx along with the flash uninstaller. Make sure the file names are the same as they are in the script. :: ---------------------------------------- :: Adobe flash giving "installax" errors when updating from GPO :: This batch file will remove those errors and install latest version :: This batch file should be run from a shutdown or startup script @echo off :: These are the only changes that need to be made for an updated version. :: Simply put in the new version number, and the path to the new MSI file. Set "LatestVersionNumber=15.0.0.167" Set "LatestVersionMSI_Path=\\[sERVER-PATH-HERE]\install_flash_player_15_active_x.msi" SET "LatestNPAPI_Path=\\[sERVER-PATH-HERE]\\install_flash_player_15_plugin.msi" :: get Adobe Flash here: Adobe Flash Player Distribution | Adobe :: Check Windows Version ver | findstr /i "5\.1\." > nul IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 goto ver_XP ver | findstr /i "6\.1\." > nul IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 goto ver_Win7 :ver_Win7 ::Run Windows 7 specific commands here Set "AdobeVersion=" & setlocal & Set "$V=" :: Look in the Uninstall area of registry, where the installed version of Flash player is listed Set "RegKey=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX" Set "RegItem=Version" :: Take the output of a REG QUERY to the location above, and put it into the AdobeVersion variable For /f "tokens=3*" %%! in ( '2^>nul Reg.exe QUERY "%RegKey%" /v "%RegItem%" ^|( Findstr.exe /ri "\<%RegItem%\>"^)') Do Set "$V=%%!" endlocal & call Set "AdobeVersion=%$V%" :: If what is currently installed matches latest version, exit. Otherwise, go to install section IF DEFINED AdobeVersion (goto :Win7vercheck) ELSE (goto :install) :Win7vercheck if %AdobeVersion% == %LatestVersionNumber% goto :exit goto :Install :ver_XP ::Run Windows XP specific commands here Set "AdobeVersionXP=" & setlocal & Set "$T=" :: Look in the Uninstall area of registry, where the installed version of Flash player is listed Set "RegKeyXP=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Macromedia\FlashPlayerActiveX" Set "RegItemXP=Version" :: Take the output of a REG QUERY to the location above, and put it into the AdobeVersion variable For /f "tokens=3*" %%! in ( '2^>nul Reg.exe QUERY "%RegKeyXP%" /v "%RegItemXP%" ^|( Findstr.exe /ri "\<%RegItemXP%\>"^)') Do Set "$V=%%!" endlocal & call Set "AdobeVersionXP=%$V%" :: If what is currently installed matches latest version, exit. Otherwise, go to install section IF DEFINED AdobeVersionXP (goto :WinXPvercheck) ELSE (goto :install) :WinXPvercheck if %AdobeVersionXP% == %LatestVersionNumber% goto :exit goto :Install :Install ::Uninstall current versions of Flash from DFS share \\[sERVER-PATH-HERE]\uninstall_flash_player.exe -uninstall rem msiexec /uninstall %LatestVersionMSI_Path% /quiet :: Remove offending registry entries causing the error REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\6D98A6046E9005543B07D873D6BD65EB /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\4E867BFF724E3554CB631AF1E5269AD4 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\0B86459180C72B4CA69A0A21353E906 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\68AB67CA7DA73301B744AA0000000010 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\A42FBB8140D64AC46B4BC13F2761E2CE /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\C460100B160DEAB4091314A638D85563 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\4195BD842778D2748BFD2E90B25E896F /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\B0E390BD43903814AB06C5A1CDF94642 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\D9D09CCDD8F460A40905DABD82F49FAF /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\2DAEED307B3FFB5409602AD510F5002D /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\41699E6F240F9544287BB8832B063165 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\5258E229E7CA4924CAAA3417D244320C /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\3B9E3B7B41BF729498B49E215490FAA5 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\087B87245BC6A734ABA6137C9FAF9B08 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\0D8AAB85E4045854F93DDEB17BA22CEE /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\D90E84CDF5E493049BA3CFDE63FEEB55 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\5A05710D5E944FB429CC7FF2F502BDCE /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\56A207F6F926A5E46B68A184628CA34B /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\26BB4CFE10DC36F41956CFD5BE534096 /F REG DELETE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\DF7BF1D05BC805A43811712A93B5E6EA /F :: Install latest version of Flash msiexec /quiet /package %LatestVersionMSI_PATH% msiexec /quiet /package %LatestNPAPI_Path% :: Copy mms.cfg to disable auto-update :: copy /Y \\domain\Public\General\adobeflash\mms.cfg %systemdrive%\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash :: copy /Y \\domain\Public\General\adobeflash\mms.cfg %systemdrive%\windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash goto :exit :exit :: ----------------------------------------

Just found that out the hard way. Last time I listen to a suggestion posted on adobe support forums...

Decided to apply for a Distribution license from adobe at Adobe Flash Player Distribution | Adobe Supposedly this should roll everything into one MSI file and keep it updated including flash, air, reader and shockwave but requires you to apply for and and may take up to 3 days.

This seems to be the issue that I had. What MSI Cleanup tool are you referring to? Also are you pushing Adobe Flash Player Uninstall tool out via policy, if so how can you tell it not to uninstall the latest version?

I'm currently having issue with the method I've been using for about 2 years now. I used a bat file upon start up to deploy both Flash Player for IE and Flash Player Plugin through GP that checked for older versions, if it was then it uninstalled them and then installed the newest version from my deploy server. However, I've only been able to get Flash for IE to deploy and the plugin version refuses to push out as of the last 4 weeks. In addition to this I've also started to run into issues with some 64bit machines are not getting the policy. I've been thinking of finally getting rid of the script and making 2 separate policies for ActiveX and the Plugin from the MSI files found here Adobe Flash Player Distribution | Adobe but I'm afraid to do this as I've never had luck with the Flash MSIs as I always end up finding it just adds another version and doesn't uninstall the previous version. TLDR; I've been pushing out flash like an idiot for the last 2 years via unconventional startup script methods and it's finally breaking down and causing issues. So I'm curious what you guys are doing to deploy Flash for IE and Flash Plugin?

I suggest, +3 for ESET or Malwarebytes Enterprise https://www.malwarebytes.org/business/antimalware/ Highly suggest staying away from AVG, Immunet, Avast, McAfee, Alvira etc