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= New to this Feature? Would you like to try it? Get a quick start guide! = | = New to this Feature? Would you like to try it? Get a quick start guide! = | ||
Here is a quick start guide to help you understand how the Silent Update works: For more information regarding the process, please take a look at the process description wiki page: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Windows_Service_Silent_Update | |||
== Platforms that requires testing == | |||
This feature is Windows specific only, so if you are a Windows owner you can choose from the following platforms: | |||
*Windows 2000 | |||
*Windows 2003 32-bit and d4-bit | |||
*Windows 2008 32-bit and 64-bit | |||
*Windows 2008R2 32-bit and 64-bit | |||
*Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit | |||
*Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit | |||
*Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit | |||
== Quick Start Guide - Get Started == | |||
1. Download the proper build. | |||
* currently the feature is available on the Nightly builds that can be downloaded from [http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/nightly/ here] | |||
* the downloaded mozilla central build must be older than January 5th (2012-01-05-08-39-33-mozilla-central/) and doesn't need to be the latest builded (to verify that the service works properly when updating). | |||
2. Install the build in order to get the Mozilla Maintenance Service | |||
* on an standard installation type the Install Maintenance Service box is checked by default. | |||
* you need to check the Install Maintenance Service box on a custom install. | |||
'Note': the service is an optional component and if it's not installed or if it is disabled the update will work the old way, by using updater.exe | |||
3. Check that Mozilla Maintenance Service was installed - from a command prompt you can run "sc query MozillaMaintenance" | |||
If it is installed you will see the the following output: | |||
SERVICE_NAME: MozillaMaintenance | |||
TYPE : 10 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS | |||
STATE : 1 STOPPED | |||
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 1077 (0x435) | |||
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0) | |||
CHECKPOINT : 0x0 | |||
WAIT_HINT : 0x0 | |||
If it is not installed, you will see the following output: | |||
[SC] EnumQueryServicesStatus:OpenService FAILED 1060: | |||
The specified service does not exist as an installed service. | |||
* check the maintenanceservice-install log (the log contains the message that the service was installed succesfully). The logs are available in the all users application data. | |||
* the Mozilla Maintenance Service is also listed in the programs list, under the Programs directory, in Control Panel and also in the services list (Right click on My Computer -> Manage -> Services and Applications -> Services). | |||
4. Perform an update using the service: | |||
* Open the Nightly that you just installed and go to the Help menu -> About:Nightly -> wait for the update to be downloaded and click on the Apply Update button. | |||
* check that the update was done properly (check in the about dialog that no other update is available) verify that the maintenanceservice log contains the text: "updater.exe was launched and run successfully!" and that the result of the service command MozillaMaintenance completed with the following result: Success. | |||
== Would you like to give it a try? == | |||
* A set of test cases can be found here (). | |||
== Issues found? == | |||
If you found any issues or you have any enhancement suggestions that could improve the feature don't hesitate to file a bug. | |||
Go to [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org Bugzilla] to report a bug. If you don't have an account you need to register. | |||
File the bug under the Product:Toolkit and under the Component: Application Data (In Bugzilla go to: New -> select Other Product -> Components:Toolkit -> | |||
If you haven't filled a bug until now you may find some guidelines [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Bug_writing_guidelines here] | |||
'IMPORTANT' | |||
For every reported bug: | |||
* to the CC list always add netzen@gmail.com - this way the issue you reported will get confirmed and resolved. | |||
* please zip the content of the logs folder. The logs folder are available here: | |||
** C:\ProgramData\Mozilla\logs - on Windows Vista and Windows 7 | |||
** C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Mozilla\logs - on Windows 2003 and Windows XP | |||