Remotely manage installation and uninstallation of applications on devices using Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) or custom software installers.
Description
The Application Management pack helps you maintain healthy application lifecycle. Install feature provides a secure way of deploying MSI based binary. Uninstall feature enables uninstallation of MSI based application as well as custom software often delivered as .exe files.
Script Install application
- Version 1.0.0.1 – Updated documentation and indentation
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
ADVANCED SCRIPT
Installs applications using Microsoft Software Installer (MSI). The remote action includes protection layer to provide secure installation method. That includes verification of the binary hash and optionally its signature.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script as local system. The script should be executed manually.
A timeout of 600 seconds is recommended.
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.
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 2.0.0.0 – Added compatibility for non-MSI based applications
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
ADVANCED SCRIPT
Uninstalls applications using Microsoft Software Installer or custom uninstaller, depending on the application.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script as local system. The script should be executed manually.
A timeout of 300 seconds is recommended.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application Name | Full application name to be uninstalled |
| 2 | Uninstall Parameters | If targeting a non-MSI-based application, provide optional arguments for the uninstaller. Common parameter prefix and letters are allowed, such as /quiet, /noreboot, /s, etc |
Outputs
None.
Further Information
As first parameter for this script, type in the full name of the application as it is displayed on Programs and Features menu in Control Panel.
If targeting a non-MSI-based application, it is frequently necessary to specify additional parameters for a silent uninstall. In such case, please visit official documentation from the application vendor.
Custom uninstallation was developed and tested using 7-Zip latest binaries.
Content
Remote Actions
Required Modules
Nexthink Act
Platforms
Windows
Compatibility
V6.14 and later
