macromedia players flash: There is an issue with the March 7th Flash uninstaller silent mode not being
silent.

Howto:
install_flash_player_active_x.msi /qb- (v8.0.24.0)
Attempt to uninstall with uninstall_flash_player.exe (v3.0.0.16) using the /S
silent switch
Note that a dialog box pops up with ?Uninstallation Complete?

No title on the window either.
Update the Installshield Engine to the latest......

http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108322

this will give you a window title you can detect and send keystroke(s) to.

Example js file:
// ==============================================================
// void SendMyKeys(sWindowTitle, sKey, iTries, )
// ==============================================================
//
// "window_title", "", number or tries,
//
//
//
// wscript.exe %name*.vbs
//

// SendMyKeys(sWindowTitle, sKey, iTries, bMultiple);

var oShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell");
WScript.Sleep(5000);
SendMyKeys("Macromedia Flash Player - InstallShield Wizard","~",10,false);

function SendMyKeys(sWindowTitle, sKey, iTries, bMultiple) {
i = 0;
if (!bMultiple) {
while (!oShell.AppActivate(sWindowTitle) && i < iTries) {
WScript.Sleep(4000);
i++;
}
oShell.SendKeys(sKey);
} else {
while (i < iTries) {
WScript.Sleep(4000);
if (oShell.AppActivate(sWindowTitle)) {
oShell.SendKeys(sKey);
}
i++;
}
}
return;
}



Waits for 5 seconds, then tries to send a carriage return/enter keystroke once
every 4 seconds for ten tries.

Scott

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We are in the process of addressing this. When I have more public info
I'll post it here.


Bentley Wolfe
Senior Support Engineer, Flash/Flash Player