Hello Community I have a server and there are 2 things I want to do on the client machine using GPO if it is possible. The first thing I want to to is move/copy or install an .exe file on the clients machine from the server using GPO? The second thing I want to do after I place the .exe file on the Clients machine is run the .exe program either using GPO or some DOS or Powershell command? If either or both of these things are possible, how can I do them? Thank you Shabeaut

To install an exe using GPO, you must write a script that installs the program silently and use a computer startup script to deploy it To run a program on computers, you will need to write a script that runs the program silently, as it will be run in a system context For step #1, you will need to research the installer and determine how to make it silent. Some programs use command-line switches. (e.g. /sms /s, /silent, or /quiet) For step #2, you will need to research the program itself and determine if it has any command-line options. You can typically do this through running the program at a command prompt and including the help switch '/?'.If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". Rich Prescott | MCITP, MCTS, MCP [Blog] Engineering Efficiency | [Twitter] @Rich_Prescott | [Powershell GUI] Client System Administration toolkit

1. For installing a .exe file you may use GPO for the software installation and assign the GPO to the target computers.If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". MCSE,MSCITP-EA

1. For installing a .exe file you may use GPO for the software installation and assign the GPO to the target computers. If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". MCSE,MSCITP-EA That only works for MSI files. For executables, you have to script it out.If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". Rich Prescott | MCITP, MCTS, MCP [Blog] Engineering Efficiency | [Twitter] @Rich_Prescott | [Powershell GUI] Client System Administration toolkit

Hello, The first thing I want to to is move/copy or install an .exe file on the clients machine from the server using GPO? copying can be made via scripting. Add the .exe file in a shared folder and give everyone group read permission for NTFS and share permissions. Once done, use a startup script to copy the exe file after adding it to the share. For Scripting questions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ITCG/threads The second thing I want to do after I place the .exe file on the Clients machine is run the .exe program either using GPO or some DOS or Powershell command? You can run it using DOS commands but the problem is that could not be done for all applications. Example: For CutePDF Writer, you can install it using a silent installation using /silent switch. The problem is that can not be applied for all applications and you need an answer file to install them. For that, you may need repackaging of the application to get an MSI that you can use to deploy the application. This can be done using Install Shield / Symantec Wise. If you want a deployment solution that can deploy .exe files, you can use Symantec Altiris. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrato

Hello, as most software can be installed form a network share there is no need to copy it to the local machine. Just create a network share with the minimum of Share/NTFS Read and Execute permissions. Then create a startup script that will directly start the installation, so all required permissions are fulfilled as the startup script runs with the system account. Talk to the vendor of the application so you get all information for silent installations about.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hello Meinolf Weber When I said move/copy or install the exe from the server to the client I was teferring to is IE8. Thank you Shabeaut

Hello Mr. x When I said move/copy or install the exe from the server to the client I was teferring to is IE8. Thank you Shabeaut

Hello Richard Prescott When I said move/copy or install the exe from the server to the client I was teferring to is IE8. Thank you Shabeaut

Hello bthomas1 When I said move/copy or install the exe from the server to the client I was teferring to is IE8. Thank you Shabeaut

Hello Richard Prescott When I said move/copy or install the exe from the server to the client I was teferring to is IE8. Thank you Shabeaut IE8 is not a client, it is a web browser. Please restate your question as it is not clear what you are trying to accomplish.If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". Rich Prescott | MCITP, MCTS, MCP [Blog] Engineering Efficiency | [Twitter] @Rich_Prescott | [Powershell GUI] Client System Administration toolkit

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Hi, Please let me know do you mean you want deploy IE8 to clients. If so, here is link for you to refer to: Internet Explorer 8 Deployment Guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc985339.aspx Hope it helps. Best Regards, Yan Li Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.