MSI Deployment

I want to deploy an MSI program through Group Policy. But it should meet some conditions.
1. Program will be deployed only if the program is not installed on the computer
2. Installation will be taken place only if the computer is member in domain
please give me the instructions to accomplish the same if it is possible

duplicate of
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/5708186f-b108-4d10-aee9-69b37059f283/msi-deployment?forum=winserverGP
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After some more tinkering, I have finally figured it out.
For those that are attempting to package it, here's the answer:
This key actually still works and seems to be the only way to hide the tray in Java 7:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Plug-in\1.7.0_11]
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Java now stores the user preferences in a file per user basis here:
C:\Documents and Settings\%USER NAME%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\deployment.properties
Simply adding an active setup into the transform of the MST to delete that file does the trick. Java in itself will re-create it.
The reason why you might want to do that is simply because the file is left behind from previous installs, and will keep all previous preferences (in my case, my tray icon was left to on, and no matter what registry key I changed, it would stay on until I delete the file and let Java recreate it using my default deployment settings).
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MSI deployment problem/previous MSI Versions or Uninstaller?

I'm attempting to deploy the latest Flash Player 11.3.300.265 MSI but almost every installation is failing. If I try to deploy the MSI manually on a problem workstation, I'm prompted for previous versions of the MSI. Apparently the older copy of the MSI we have on our file server doesn't match what's on some of the desktops, so I receive error 1714 and the installation fails. On workstations that have the same MSI version as what's on our file server installed, the new MSI installs properly as it's locating the previous MSI it needs. Apparently the newer MSI packages are dependent upon whatever existing MSI is currently loaded. So my solutions appear to be:
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Hi Todd
There is a "universal flash player installer" you can get it here : from http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe.
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REM from http://download.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/support/uninstall_flash_player.exe
REM After downloading remove the "unblock" stream from uninstall_flash_player.exe
REM
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Since CR 2008 is now up to SP1, I replaced the original msi file with CRRuntime_12_1_mlb.msi. I rebuilt my setup application. The new msi file was packaged with the setup as expected. However, when I run the setup program I get the EULA (and I press Accept) then I get the message that setup terminates with a error. The error is
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I ran into the same issue when attempting to add the msi as a prerequisite.
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<Product xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/2004/01/bootstrapper" ProductCode="BusinessObjects.CrystalReports12.NET.2.0"> 
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<DependsOnProduct Code="Microsoft.Net.Framework.2.0" />
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MSI Deployment Hit or Miss

I have a question in regards to deploying MSI packages via GPO. I am using Server 2012, and trying to automate a lot of administrative installation work. I have had success with some software installations using Computer config > Software
Installation feature in GPMC, but it seems to be hit or miss.
I have successfully installed well known published apps such as Chrome, Adobe, and Anti Virus. However, if I try to use third party MSI's or EXE to MSI converters - I have no luck.
Are there elements to the MSI packages that are a must that I'm missing? Unfortunately, there are a lot of apps I want to automate but are only in the form of .EXE such as FireFox.
Also, are there any well known tools to help on this?
Thanks!

> Are there elements to the MSI packages that are a must that I'm missing?
> Unfortunately, there are a lot of apps I want to automate but are only
> in the form of .EXE such as FireFox.
For Firefox:
http://www.frontmotion.com/FMFirefoxCE/download_fmfirefoxce.htm
For others: As Joseph pointed out, to deploy MSI with GPO the MSI must
install silently. Some only do this when special parameters are provided
(I remember iTunes requiring STANDALONE=1 to install from the MSI).
Since you cannot provide parameters in GPO, you need a MSI editor (like
Orca from the Office resource kit).
http://www.msfn.org/ has some guidance on unattended installations for
third party products.
Or - if you use WSUS anyway - check out WPP:
http://wsuspackagepublisher.codeplex.com/
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Problem "A serious error..." after msi deployment (8.0 on Vista)

Environment is Windows Vista Business with UAC enabled in a Win2003 policy controlled network.
Files used:
acropro.msi provided on the Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional volume licence CD.
acropro.mst created with Adobe Customization Wizard 8.
Command executed:
msiexec /i \\mynetwork\...\acropro.msi transforms=\\mynetwork\...\acropro.mst
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After successful deployment of Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, when Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional is run, after about 5 seconds I get the message saying: "A serious error has been detected and Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional cannot continue. Please reinstall the application and try again".
After searching google, this seems related to the activation service unable to contact a licence server.
Our volume licence CD is supposed to be pre activated. In fact, after manually running setup.exe on the same CD, everything works. And no activation is necessary. But not so using the msi.
My question:
I want to deploy Adobe Acrobat 8 Pro using only the msi. Anyone has a idea?

Our problem was partly solved by ordering another CD with ALM (Auto License Management) disabled from Adobe. See the reference.
http://www.adobe.com/elicensing/licensemanagement/alm/
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Anyone deploying CS6 .msi via KACE?

AAME DeploymentGuide_v3_0 addresses SCCM deployment.
Has anyone used KACE to deploy CS6? Any workflow tips?

On windows, we have certified deployment of AAMEE packages using SCCM and Absolute manage. But i think you should be able to deploy using any tool which supports msi deployment. Since we have not used this tool (KACE), i really can't recommend about its usage.
Can you please try and let us know about your experience with this tool.
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SCCM Office 2010 Deployment - "already compliant"?

Hi, I am deploying Office 2010 successfully to a group of machines on our network. It looks like there are machines that state "already compliant" even though the install definetely has not gone through. I checked some of the logs no record. Also
reinstalled the sccm agent.
In Software Centre - Installed Software - under Size 0 it states "Less than 1 MB". Going around in cycles here.
Any ideas?
SCCM - 2012 R2 / Windows 7 Ent / Office 2010 Pro Plus
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Hi Paul, i dont have access to that info. Any idea how i get that it? CHeers
Its Application deployment
To check the detection method. Select the application and then choose the Deployment Types tab at the bottom of the console.
Double click the Windows Installer msi deployment that appears. Then select the Detection Method tab. This will show you the detection method being used.
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Paul | sccmentor.wordpress.com
Hi Paul, sorry for the late reply. the deployment type is registry:
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C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14
Excel.exe
Do i need to redeploy the software?
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SCCM 2012 - App deploy - Configuring a dependency in an app which is also configured for supersedence.

Hi there
I am replacing an app with a newer version via SCCM 2012.
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I have an application created which has App1 configured to be superseded (uninstall) and App2 to be installed as a msi deployment type.
The issue I have ran into is that the install/upgrade fails if App1 is currently opened and running. The uninstall only works if App1 is not opened.
Anyone had to deal with something like this before without reverting to a script deployment type which runs taskkill commands and then a msiexec /x command? Is there a more sophisticated way to do this using the new application model?
The sequence would need to be:
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Thank you for replying.
Yes the key is indeed the uninstallation command and behaviour on App1; as my question makes clear I am aware of that.
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We have deployed acrobat 8.1.2 reader via windows gpo using the adobe customization wizard to create to a msi file. The installation went smoothly but now the desktops do not show the acrobat for .pdf files. The file type association looks ok but refreshing, restarting does not bring up the icon. How can I fix this?
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I can't find any method of getting the msi file with the MUI version.
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In the following thread, it was indicated that these problems would be fixed in update 12:
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Pushing out MSI's via GPO for Windows 8.1

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Note:
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
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Deploying Java 7 u67 with CM2012 R2

I've tried to package Java 7 U67 using the .exe installer since the msi deployment is technically unsupported (http://www.java.com/en/download/help/msi_install.xml). The majority of
our clients are Win7 SP1 x64. My installation method seems to work correctly as far as configuration manager is concerned. However, the browser plugin doesn't seem to run register correctly because the
https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp doesn't load correctly after install. A reboot does not fix the issue either.
I'm running jre-7u67-windows-i586.com /s WEB_JAVA=1 from a vbs as script installer so I can taskkill IE and Java and validating application installation with MSI product code detection. If I run the same command as the user in the console session it works
correctly. Has anyone run into this or come up with a workaround?

Wow... I'm a little surprised to see that unsupported blurb there. It looks like it was added at some point in February 2014. I would take it as they used to support it, but there are some issue that can come up with doing only the MSI installation.
I wonder if they started adding detection or pre-req logic to the setup.exe, whereas it was only a self extractor for the MSI before.
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So true Nash, so true. I'd also advise Alan to check and ensure that Oracle hasn't released further superseded updates in the time that this thread has been live ;-)
I'd go with MSI, extract the file and get on with your install.
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Using mms.cfg In The Enterprise

Hello, I’m currently investigating the best ways to install Flash Player in our corporate environment I’ve competed the request for enterprise downloads and I now have the access to the EXE & MSI installs.
Briefly reading the Administration guide I now know that I can use mms.cfg to disable updates a requirement in our network due to the lack of admin rights.
We will manage updates and fresh installs with SCCM 2012
I want to be able to install Flash Player during OSD (Operating System Deployment) and also on existing machines what are the best proven methods of delivering the custom mms.cfg ?
Can this be done with the command line if I use the EXE Bootstrapper install and not the MSI?
Or do I have to look at using group policy or a script to deliver this file outside of the installation
For Adobe reader I’m currently using the bootstrapper to install reader 11 and the latest MSP at the same time I’d like to do something similar for my Flash Player installs

My solution was as follows:
1. In SCCM 2012, I created an application for flash player based on the MSI deployment.
2. Created a second deployment type that executes a .CMD file with the following batch code in it (set dependency pointing to the Flash MSI completing successfully as well):
REM In case folders don't exist, create them
MD %WINDIR%\System32\Macromed\Flash
MD %WINDIR%\SysWow64\Macromed\Flash
REM Delete existing completion files
Del %WINDIR%\System32\Macromed\Flash\Complete.flag
Del %WINDIR%\SysWow64\Macromed\Flash\Complete.flag
REM Copy System32 CFG file and then copy the complete flag
Copy /y %~dp0mms.cfg %WINDIR%\System32\Macromed\Flash
Copy /y %~dp0Complete.flag %WINDIR%\System32\Macromed\Flash
REM Copy SysWow64 CFG file and then copy the complete flag
Copy /y %~dp0mms.cfg %WINDIR%\SysWow64\Macromed\Flash
Copy /y %~dp0Complete.flag %WINDIR%\SysWow64\Macromed\Flash
Note: Completion.flag is merely a text file that gives me an easy way to know if the script finished running or not. I check for it's existence in both locations to consider the process complete.
This has worked for me. The only hangup I had was that I set the MSI verification on the filename of the OCX that the installer puts in the System32 and SysWow64 folders not realizing that the filename is backwards from what I expected. System32 has the "Flash64..." file and SysWow64 has the "Flash32..." file. Goofy, I know.
Hope this helps.

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