Remotely manage applications on devices using Microsoft Software Installer.
Script Install application
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
ADVANCED SCRIPT
Installs applications using Microsoft Software Installer. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as local system.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absolute Installer Path | Absolute local path or UNC path of the installer |
| 2 | Installer Hash | Provide a hash to compare with the obtained from the installer |
| 3 | Check Installer Signature | Whether the installer signature must be checked or not |
| 4 | Maximum Delay In Seconds | Maximum random delay set to avoid network overload. Provide number of seconds lower than 60 |
Outputs
None.
Further Information
The installer path could be a UNC path with read access. “The MSI error codes are documented here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/Msi/error-codes“.
If ‘CheckInstallerSignature’ parameter is activated and the installer does not have a valid signature, the installation process will not be done.
If the application is already installed, then it might be re-installed. Some user settings or application data could be lost.
Restrictions
- Limited to applications with fully compliant MSI installers. Otherwise, the remote action (and hence the installation process) could fail.
Script Uninstall application
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
ADVANCED SCRIPT
Uninstalls applications using Microsoft Software Installer. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script manually as local system.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application Name | Full application name to be uninstalled |
Outputs
None.
Further Information
As parameter for this script, type in the full name of the application as it is displayed on Programs and Features menu in Control Panel.
Content
Remote Actions
Required Modules
Nexthink Act
Platforms
Windows
Compatibility
V6.14 and later