Install software without user intervention

[COMPUTERTECH33]

Hi all. I have Windows 2003 server for my DC and XP Pro workstations.

How can I push out .msi and install them without user intervention?

I want to be able to install a piece of software without them having to select anything.


Thanks

 

[Cstorms]

Well you can publish it via group policy by creating an OU or use the existing OU that has all your computers that you want to deploy to, create a new GPO, edit it, go into Software Settings, right click in the window and select New > Package, find the msi, it should prompt you if you want to publish it or something along those lines i think. You can also use .mst's if you are able to edit this msi package using a product called "Orca" in which you will be able to predefine some of the settings that would normally require user prompts but this is of course application dependant. Good luck!

 

[Cstorms]

Sorry after you go into Software Settings, select the "Software Installations" right below that folder, then* right click in the window on the right.