Automating Installation

[Lunatic Magnet]

Hi

I'm trying to create an msi package for use in a GPO to push out software. The original software doesn't use any MSI files just a simple setup.exe. Is it possible to create a package that will actually install the product instead of copying it to the client computer?

[Cosmin]

Hi,

Since the application is already packed into a setup file, you can try repackaging it. After the repackage process is complete, you can import the results in Advanced Installer and create a new package.

Please note that the import features in Advanced Installer (the Repackager, the Import MSI feature etc.) are intended to be used to get a starting point for your installation package, not to completely reproduce other installation packages.

The Repackager tool captures only the effects of the installation (the changes made on the system). If the original installation package executes custom code (programs, scripts etc.) then only the effect will be captured (registry entries, files and folders etc.).

Also, after repackaging an installation some adjustments may be necessary in order to obtain a working installation package.

Regards,
Cosmin