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Convert .exe installer to msi, to be able to deploy through GPO
How to correctly deploy Adobe Reader 9.1“Touching” software deployment group policy programmatically or via scriptDoes Group Policy detect installed version before downloading an MSI from networkDeploying .msi application through GPO doesn't workUninstalling software via startup script in ADHow do I deploy MS hotfix KB959628 exe/msp via a gpo easily?Deploy .NET 4 Full to XP via GPO or WSUSInstall Trusted root certificate authority certificate via GPOSoftware deployed using WMIC requires restart before launchingSoftware install GPO on server 2012 (not R2) is not being deployed to windows 8 and 8.1 clients but is being deployed to windows 7 clients
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I'm wondering how to convert a .exe to msi package and then deploy it in GPO.
We running a Windows 2003 Server and the clients are Windows XP. I have downloaded a program called Advanced Installer and managed to create a msi package containing the msn .exe, but when running the msi all that it really did was to unpack the msn .exe to c:program files.
I want to convert the msn .exe to msi and, using GPO, deploy it with msiexec silently. So upon next reboot of clients, or gpupdate /force, the msn msi is deployed automatically on the clients.
I have no previous experience, am i in the right track or is there another way to do this?
active-directory group-policy msi deployment
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I'm wondering how to convert a .exe to msi package and then deploy it in GPO.
We running a Windows 2003 Server and the clients are Windows XP. I have downloaded a program called Advanced Installer and managed to create a msi package containing the msn .exe, but when running the msi all that it really did was to unpack the msn .exe to c:program files.
I want to convert the msn .exe to msi and, using GPO, deploy it with msiexec silently. So upon next reboot of clients, or gpupdate /force, the msn msi is deployed automatically on the clients.
I have no previous experience, am i in the right track or is there another way to do this?
active-directory group-policy msi deployment
edited Jan 21 '11 at 11:16
jscott
22k65988
asked Jan 21 '11 at 10:06
user67672user67672
1112
1
Simply wrapping an .EXE in an .MSI will not magically make it deployable. You will probably need to extract the .EXE, or at least understand what it is doing as part of its install process. There maybe silent install options for your application already. These would be a good starting point.
– jscott
Jan 21 '11 at 11:14
add a comment |
I'm wondering how to convert a .exe to msi package and then deploy it in GPO.
We running a Windows 2003 Server and the clients are Windows XP. I have downloaded a program called Advanced Installer and managed to create a msi package containing the msn .exe, but when running the msi all that it really did was to unpack the msn .exe to c:program files.
I want to convert the msn .exe to msi and, using GPO, deploy it with msiexec silently. So upon next reboot of clients, or gpupdate /force, the msn msi is deployed automatically on the clients.
I have no previous experience, am i in the right track or is there another way to do this?
active-directory group-policy msi deployment
edited Jan 21 '11 at 11:16
jscott
22k65988
asked Jan 21 '11 at 10:06
user67672user67672
1112
I'm wondering how to convert a .exe to msi package and then deploy it in GPO.
We running a Windows 2003 Server and the clients are Windows XP. I have downloaded a program called Advanced Installer and managed to create a msi package containing the msn .exe, but when running the msi all that it really did was to unpack the msn .exe to c:program files.
I want to convert the msn .exe to msi and, using GPO, deploy it with msiexec silently. So upon next reboot of clients, or gpupdate /force, the msn msi is deployed automatically on the clients.
I have no previous experience, am i in the right track or is there another way to do this?
active-directory group-policy msi deployment
active-directory group-policy msi deployment
edited Jan 21 '11 at 11:16
jscott
22k65988
asked Jan 21 '11 at 10:06
user67672user67672
1112
edited Jan 21 '11 at 11:16
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Simply wrapping an .EXE in an .MSI will not magically make it deployable. You will probably need to extract the .EXE, or at least understand what it is doing as part of its install process. There maybe silent install options for your application already. These would be a good starting point.
– jscott
Jan 21 '11 at 11:14
add a comment |
1
Simply wrapping an .EXE in an .MSI will not magically make it deployable. You will probably need to extract the .EXE, or at least understand what it is doing as part of its install process. There maybe silent install options for your application already. These would be a good starting point.
– jscott
Jan 21 '11 at 11:14
1
1
Simply wrapping an .EXE in an .MSI will not magically make it deployable. You will probably need to extract the .EXE, or at least understand what it is doing as part of its install process. There maybe silent install options for your application already. These would be a good starting point.
– jscott
Jan 21 '11 at 11:14
Simply wrapping an .EXE in an .MSI will not magically make it deployable. You will probably need to extract the .EXE, or at least understand what it is doing as part of its install process. There maybe silent install options for your application already. These would be a good starting point.
– jscott
Jan 21 '11 at 11:14
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Maybe familiarize yourself with some of the tools mentioned in this article, even though it's dated WinInstall is probably still considered the top free packaging software. Before Application Virtualization became more popular, I used Wise Admin Studio extensively but that is a pricey, enterprise level product. So grab one of the free utilities and you can "capture" what the installation (the install exe) does and package that as an MSI and go from there.
Click here for a how-to on WinInstall
One last thing, using GPO Software Installation feature only works during a reboot, running a manual gpupdate (even with a /force) will only queue it up to get installed on the next reboot.
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
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I'd recommend that you check appdeploy.com for informations on how to silently deploy your software. Most of the time you'll find here informations on how to extract an MSI from a .exe installer if it is supported by the installer.
For instance, with the msn example :
http://www.appdeploy.com/packages/detail.asp?id=785
answered Jan 21 '11 at 14:52
Florent CourtayFlorent Courtay
538615
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Use FusionInventory.org to push out .exe installs. The FusionInventory server can even be on the public internet.
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
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A. Three things you will need to successfully install software through a GPO:
- The main thing you need is a Microsoft installation file named .msi - you cannot use the .exe file that is on the DVD.
You will need to get a packaging utility to convert this .exe file into an .msi file. Many of them are available for instant download from the Internet.
There are some paid, but there are also free. Here is an example from each:
MSI Studio (30-day free trial):
https://download.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MSI-Studio/FREE-4.2.2005.html
Exe-to-msi: https://www.exemsi.com/ - The second thing is to create a shared folder on your network so that the software can live on it. You must make sure that each computer has at least read access to this folder and its contents.
- And the last thing you need is a new Group Policy Object associated with the relevant Organization Unit.
B. Install Software Using GPO. Create new folder:
- If you already have a .msi file ready, you might begin by creating a shared folder on yur network.
Browse to the location on your network, right-click and select New, then Folder.
Full guide you can find here HOWTO: Install .exe with group policy
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Maybe familiarize yourself with some of the tools mentioned in this article, even though it's dated WinInstall is probably still considered the top free packaging software. Before Application Virtualization became more popular, I used Wise Admin Studio extensively but that is a pricey, enterprise level product. So grab one of the free utilities and you can "capture" what the installation (the install exe) does and package that as an MSI and go from there.
Click here for a how-to on WinInstall
One last thing, using GPO Software Installation feature only works during a reboot, running a manual gpupdate (even with a /force) will only queue it up to get installed on the next reboot.
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
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add a comment |
Maybe familiarize yourself with some of the tools mentioned in this article, even though it's dated WinInstall is probably still considered the top free packaging software. Before Application Virtualization became more popular, I used Wise Admin Studio extensively but that is a pricey, enterprise level product. So grab one of the free utilities and you can "capture" what the installation (the install exe) does and package that as an MSI and go from there.
Click here for a how-to on WinInstall
One last thing, using GPO Software Installation feature only works during a reboot, running a manual gpupdate (even with a /force) will only queue it up to get installed on the next reboot.
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
1,28811019
add a comment |
Maybe familiarize yourself with some of the tools mentioned in this article, even though it's dated WinInstall is probably still considered the top free packaging software. Before Application Virtualization became more popular, I used Wise Admin Studio extensively but that is a pricey, enterprise level product. So grab one of the free utilities and you can "capture" what the installation (the install exe) does and package that as an MSI and go from there.
Click here for a how-to on WinInstall
One last thing, using GPO Software Installation feature only works during a reboot, running a manual gpupdate (even with a /force) will only queue it up to get installed on the next reboot.
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
1,28811019
Maybe familiarize yourself with some of the tools mentioned in this article, even though it's dated WinInstall is probably still considered the top free packaging software. Before Application Virtualization became more popular, I used Wise Admin Studio extensively but that is a pricey, enterprise level product. So grab one of the free utilities and you can "capture" what the installation (the install exe) does and package that as an MSI and go from there.
Click here for a how-to on WinInstall
One last thing, using GPO Software Installation feature only works during a reboot, running a manual gpupdate (even with a /force) will only queue it up to get installed on the next reboot.
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
1,28811019
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
1,28811019
answered Jan 21 '11 at 13:11
Jordan W.Jordan W.
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I'd recommend that you check appdeploy.com for informations on how to silently deploy your software. Most of the time you'll find here informations on how to extract an MSI from a .exe installer if it is supported by the installer.
For instance, with the msn example :
http://www.appdeploy.com/packages/detail.asp?id=785
answered Jan 21 '11 at 14:52
Florent CourtayFlorent Courtay
538615
add a comment |
I'd recommend that you check appdeploy.com for informations on how to silently deploy your software. Most of the time you'll find here informations on how to extract an MSI from a .exe installer if it is supported by the installer.
For instance, with the msn example :
http://www.appdeploy.com/packages/detail.asp?id=785
answered Jan 21 '11 at 14:52
Florent CourtayFlorent Courtay
538615
add a comment |
I'd recommend that you check appdeploy.com for informations on how to silently deploy your software. Most of the time you'll find here informations on how to extract an MSI from a .exe installer if it is supported by the installer.
For instance, with the msn example :
http://www.appdeploy.com/packages/detail.asp?id=785
answered Jan 21 '11 at 14:52
Florent CourtayFlorent Courtay
538615
I'd recommend that you check appdeploy.com for informations on how to silently deploy your software. Most of the time you'll find here informations on how to extract an MSI from a .exe installer if it is supported by the installer.
For instance, with the msn example :
http://www.appdeploy.com/packages/detail.asp?id=785
answered Jan 21 '11 at 14:52
Florent CourtayFlorent Courtay
538615
answered Jan 21 '11 at 14:52
Florent CourtayFlorent Courtay
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Use FusionInventory.org to push out .exe installs. The FusionInventory server can even be on the public internet.
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
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Use FusionInventory.org to push out .exe installs. The FusionInventory server can even be on the public internet.
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
add a comment |
Use FusionInventory.org to push out .exe installs. The FusionInventory server can even be on the public internet.
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
Use FusionInventory.org to push out .exe installs. The FusionInventory server can even be on the public internet.
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
answered May 3 '11 at 5:55
rjtrjt
448317
448317
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add a comment |
A. Three things you will need to successfully install software through a GPO:
- The main thing you need is a Microsoft installation file named .msi - you cannot use the .exe file that is on the DVD.
You will need to get a packaging utility to convert this .exe file into an .msi file. Many of them are available for instant download from the Internet.
There are some paid, but there are also free. Here is an example from each:
MSI Studio (30-day free trial):
https://download.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MSI-Studio/FREE-4.2.2005.html
Exe-to-msi: https://www.exemsi.com/ - The second thing is to create a shared folder on your network so that the software can live on it. You must make sure that each computer has at least read access to this folder and its contents.
- And the last thing you need is a new Group Policy Object associated with the relevant Organization Unit.
B. Install Software Using GPO. Create new folder:
- If you already have a .msi file ready, you might begin by creating a shared folder on yur network.
Browse to the location on your network, right-click and select New, then Folder.
Full guide you can find here HOWTO: Install .exe with group policy
edited May 7 at 17:07
baddy
52
answered Mar 21 at 19:29
Maurice.TorresMaurice.Torres
1
add a comment |
A. Three things you will need to successfully install software through a GPO:
- The main thing you need is a Microsoft installation file named .msi - you cannot use the .exe file that is on the DVD.
You will need to get a packaging utility to convert this .exe file into an .msi file. Many of them are available for instant download from the Internet.
There are some paid, but there are also free. Here is an example from each:
MSI Studio (30-day free trial):
https://download.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MSI-Studio/FREE-4.2.2005.html
Exe-to-msi: https://www.exemsi.com/ - The second thing is to create a shared folder on your network so that the software can live on it. You must make sure that each computer has at least read access to this folder and its contents.
- And the last thing you need is a new Group Policy Object associated with the relevant Organization Unit.
B. Install Software Using GPO. Create new folder:
- If you already have a .msi file ready, you might begin by creating a shared folder on yur network.
Browse to the location on your network, right-click and select New, then Folder.
Full guide you can find here HOWTO: Install .exe with group policy
edited May 7 at 17:07
baddy
52
answered Mar 21 at 19:29
Maurice.TorresMaurice.Torres
1
add a comment |
A. Three things you will need to successfully install software through a GPO:
- The main thing you need is a Microsoft installation file named .msi - you cannot use the .exe file that is on the DVD.
You will need to get a packaging utility to convert this .exe file into an .msi file. Many of them are available for instant download from the Internet.
There are some paid, but there are also free. Here is an example from each:
MSI Studio (30-day free trial):
https://download.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MSI-Studio/FREE-4.2.2005.html
Exe-to-msi: https://www.exemsi.com/ - The second thing is to create a shared folder on your network so that the software can live on it. You must make sure that each computer has at least read access to this folder and its contents.
- And the last thing you need is a new Group Policy Object associated with the relevant Organization Unit.
B. Install Software Using GPO. Create new folder:
- If you already have a .msi file ready, you might begin by creating a shared folder on yur network.
Browse to the location on your network, right-click and select New, then Folder.
Full guide you can find here HOWTO: Install .exe with group policy
edited May 7 at 17:07
baddy
52
answered Mar 21 at 19:29
Maurice.TorresMaurice.Torres
1
A. Three things you will need to successfully install software through a GPO:
- The main thing you need is a Microsoft installation file named .msi - you cannot use the .exe file that is on the DVD.
You will need to get a packaging utility to convert this .exe file into an .msi file. Many of them are available for instant download from the Internet.
There are some paid, but there are also free. Here is an example from each:
MSI Studio (30-day free trial):
https://download.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MSI-Studio/FREE-4.2.2005.html
Exe-to-msi: https://www.exemsi.com/ - The second thing is to create a shared folder on your network so that the software can live on it. You must make sure that each computer has at least read access to this folder and its contents.
- And the last thing you need is a new Group Policy Object associated with the relevant Organization Unit.
B. Install Software Using GPO. Create new folder:
- If you already have a .msi file ready, you might begin by creating a shared folder on yur network.
Browse to the location on your network, right-click and select New, then Folder.
Full guide you can find here HOWTO: Install .exe with group policy
edited May 7 at 17:07
baddy
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answered Mar 21 at 19:29
Maurice.TorresMaurice.Torres
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baddy
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Simply wrapping an .EXE in an .MSI will not magically make it deployable. You will probably need to extract the .EXE, or at least understand what it is doing as part of its install process. There maybe silent install options for your application already. These would be a good starting point.
– jscott
Jan 21 '11 at 11:14