How to Deploy Software packages that are EXE?

[xerxes2985]

Hey all,

I need some advice, tips, tricks, and help. Currently, I have no issues deploying Software Packages or Applications that are MSI based. However, there are a lot of software's out there that I want to install in a TS, as well as have it show up in Software Center. The software I am trying to create a package/application for are so far, Firefox and Dropbox. I assume however, once I get one package working, I can duplicate the process for the rest.

Thanks in advance,

 

[GarthMJ]

It will be the local system account, which in all but super rare cases will have 100% access to all folder and files. Was the install originally installed by the user? if so that path it wrong.

[xerxes2985]

So as a test I've just uninstalled the program, and then installed it using Software Center. It installed just fine, and the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla\Firefox\ is where the installation is, and where the file helper.exe is located under the subdirectory "uninstall". I've verified SYSTEM has full permissions to the directory.

Thanks in advance,

Jesse

[xerxes2985]

OK, so I find myself coming up with better ideas when I walk away for a few minutes. I created a batch file to call the uninstaller, and it works fine.

 

Thanks for the help Garth