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      A Former User @Minion Queen
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      So lets say I have a computer all setup with Java installed. Will chocolately see Java and update it when I do cup all or do I have to install Java with choc, then it will be able to update it?

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        scottalanmiller @A Former User
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        @Aaron-Studer said:

        So lets say I have a computer all setup with Java installed. Will chocolately see Java and update it when I do cup all or do I have to install Java with choc, then it will be able to update it?

        No. Chocolatey only managed software that comes from Chocolatey. It is not automation for arbitrary packages and it bypasses the Windows installer system completely.

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          Dashrender @scottalanmiller
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          @scottalanmiller said:

          @Aaron-Studer said:

          So lets say I have a computer all setup with Java installed. Will chocolately see Java and update it when I do cup all or do I have to install Java with choc, then it will be able to update it?

          No. Chocolatey only managed software that comes from Chocolatey. It is not automation for arbitrary packages and it bypasses the Windows installer system completely.

          Well that stinks! That's a definite +1 in Ninite's bucket. I used the trial version of Ninite and wow - it's just awesome at how simple it is.

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            scottalanmiller
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            Ninite, likewise, can't manage software from Chocolatey.

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              Dashrender @scottalanmiller
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              @scottalanmiller said:

              Ninite, likewise, can't manage software from Chocolatey.

              Considering that it bypasses the windows installer - I'm not surprised, and bypassing the installer kinda makes me uncomfortable.

              Does this also mean that plain jane users can install anything that they can package up using chocolatey?

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                scottalanmiller @Dashrender
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                @Dashrender said:

                @scottalanmiller said:

                Ninite, likewise, can't manage software from Chocolatey.

                Considering that it bypasses the windows installer - I'm not surprised, and bypassing the installer kinda makes me uncomfortable.

                Does this also mean that plain jane users can install anything that they can package up using chocolatey?

                It replaces the installer with something more enterprise. No end users cannot.

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                  A Former User
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                  What happens if I install a program via Chocolately over the regular install? Will the Chocolately version take over?

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                    scottalanmiller @A Former User
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                    @Aaron-Studer said:

                    What happens if I install a program via Chocolately over the regular install? Will the Chocolately version take over?

                    It won't install over. They install to different trees.

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                      A Former User @scottalanmiller
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                      @scottalanmiller said:

                      It won't install over. They install to different trees.

                      In English please? 😉😁

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                        scottalanmiller
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                        They use different install locations. Each maintains its own space and database. They don't interact at all.

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