Blackberry Desktop Manager 6.x
Hi Team
I am ATTEMPTING repackaging BBDTM6.x .
My deployment mechanism is SymaNtec Deployment 7.x
I have extracted the MSI and associated files and have knocked out the use setup.exe launch condition.
I can get the App to install and uninstall using a CMD file that applies a transform against the MSI.
I have elected to use a CMD file rather than the internal logic as I want to prevent the program checking for updates, which I am trying to do with a REG argument
I am attempting to stop this behaviour by adding a line subsequent to the install section that is adding a false value to the following HKCU hive
"[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Research In Motion\DesktopAutoUpdate]
"AutoUpdateEnabled"="False"
But It no work
So...
Based on this (And bear in mind it is 11:22 pm my time so forgive any glaring omissions here)
Is my logic in achieving this change by adding a Reg key to the HKCU hive dodgy (If the install is applied when a user isnt logged on it wont be registered . That is if I can get it to work.)
Should it be GPO'd (VIA the Blackberry Users OU) or deployed in a better way. I am open to suggestions. Ideally I want it all deployed from a central point (Symantec) but will do whatever is best
I have a wee bit of experience as a desktop guy, I am in no way to be confused with someone who knows what they are doing packaging wise. So be gentle (VBScab, I'm looking at you!!)
YEs I am googling and yes I have scoured this site prior to posting
Many thanks for any suggestions that you see fit to propose.
Answers (3)
To do that, you need to
- create a new feature and component containing your setting(s)
- find a feature with an advertised entry-point e.g. a shortcut
- make the feature above a child of the new feature
Now, when the entry-point is triggered, the app will "repair" the feature tree.
If there are no advertised entry-points, you could use Active Setup (thoroughly documented here and elsewhere). Remember, though, that AS is a one-off set-up and will not be repaired.
If that's the case and you have already eliminated the need for the setup.exe you can use Orca or Instedit to generate a transform file for the MSI. In this transform file you can add the registry key to the registry table (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa371168(VS.85).aspx will show you what values it expects).
And if you need to do this on a regular basis, I'd demand a real tool like InstallShield that makes the above easier.
FIrst up thank you for your replies..
Sadly some (If not all) was completely beyond my understanding
I did boogle Active Setup searching here and on the web and elected to use that.
I imagine by the time I have to repackage the successor to this , EIther RIM will have changed the package style or I will hav learned enough to better understand the above instructions/suggestions.
I a not a repackagers @r53hole, BUt I am trying to learn!!!
Again. THanks..
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