I'm trying to install an application to all of the clients on my server.

 

The specific program I'm trying to install is DoPDF (a freeware pdf writer) that comes as a single file DoPDF.exe. I tested it standalone etc, and it works well (for those who might be looking for this :)

 

I've followed the instructions, copied the file to its own folder under Clientapps, added it to client applications using the wizard and assigned it to a single PC for testing purposes.

 

It sort of works in that I get a Desktop icon to install the application and if I click on it, then it runs fine, but what I need is for it to simply install on the client computers automatically ((I'm OK that when the first person logs in they will get an install process as I can tell people to expect it).

 

How can I make an application simply install using client apps. I could do this in a login script but would prefer to make it a standard install process for any new workstations, etc, etc.

 

Anyone know how to do this?

Thanks, Allan

Hi Allan,

 

For an application to install without any user intervention, it needs to be a MSI file. You can install Office applications automagically that way, if you have used the Office Resource kit to adjust the setup. The other solution is to install it via GPO, but that will also only work with MSI files as far as I know, and you can't give any options like you can with the Office MSI.