Install / Remove Software (Windows)
These Automated Tasks are added as per Manage Automated Tasks with the task being manually configured at the point of being added.
The below tables detail each of the tasks configuration fields, however, the software being installed or removed will dictate which of these fields should be configured, so the generic examples shown will need to be customized to your specific requirements.
Automation Manager System Automated Tasks (AM)
Automated Tasks designated as AM are created using the Automation Manager.
Install software from Amazon (AM)
Script Type: PowerShell
This script downloads software from the specified AWS bucket and installs it on the target device.
Prerequisite: This script uses modules included in the AWS SDK for .NET, for example the AWSPowerShell cmdlet. To ensure the script runs successfully, the AWS SDK for .NET (including AWS Tools for PowerShell) must be installed on the computer before running the software installation script.
The AWS SDK for .NET MSI installer (including AWS Tools for PowerShell) is available for download from Amazon. (Please note, we are not responsible for the content of external websites.).
| Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Field | Note | Example Parameters |
| Local File |
Name and location the file is downloaded as |
C:\installer\amazon\aninstaller_123.exe |
| Installer Log File |
Specify the Installer Log File location |
C:\installer\amazon\aninstaller_123.log |
| No Restart |
Prevent restart after installation, even where required |
True or False |
| Force Restart |
Force restart after installation, whether required or not |
True or False |
| Amazon Bucket Name |
The name of the Amazon bucket containing the file |
https://aws.amazon.com/s3/downloads/ |
| Amazon Remote File |
Name of the remote file |
aninstaller.exe |
| Amazon Access Key |
The Amazon access key |
AccessKey |
| Amazon Secret Key |
The Amazon secret key |
SecretKey |
| Has Additional File |
Whether an additional file is required for the install |
True or False |
| Additional Remote File |
Name of the additional remote file |
aninstaller_part2.exe |
| Additional Local File |
Name and location the additional file is downloaded as |
C:\installer\amazon\aninstaller_123_part2.exe |
| Is EXE |
Is the file an executable |
True or False |
| Command Line Arguments |
Add command line parameters to be run when the program installs, for instance silent install parameters, license key details (optional) |
/silent |
| Wait To Delete |
Length of time to wait before deleting the downloaded file (seconds) |
360 |
Install software from FTP (AM)
Script Type: PowerShell
This script downloads software from the specified FTP site and installs it on the target device.
| Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Field | Note | Example Parameters |
| Local File |
Name and location the file is downloaded as |
C:\installer\ftp\aninstaller_123.exe |
| Installer Log File |
Specify the Installer Log File location |
C:\installer\ftp\aninstaller_123.log |
| No Restart |
Prevent restart after installation, even where required |
True or False |
| Force Restart |
Force restart after installation, whether required or not |
True or False |
| FTP User |
The user name to be used in making the FTP connection. |
john.doe |
| FTP Host |
The name of the host of the FTP site. |
ftp://ftp_site.ABC.com |
| FTP Password |
The password to be used in making the FTP connection. |
Password123 |
| FTP Remote File |
The name of the file to be downloaded. |
aninstaller.exe |
| Is EXE |
Is the file an executable |
True or False |
| Command Line Arguments |
Add command line parameters to be run when the program installs, for instance silent install parameters, license key details (optional) |
/silent |
| Additional Local File |
Name and location the additional file is downloaded as |
C:\installer\ftp\aninstaller_123_part2.exe |
| Additional Remote File |
The file name of the additional file to be downloaded. |
aninstaller_part2.exe |
| Has Additional File |
Whether an additional file is required to install the software |
True or False |
| Wait To Delete |
Length of time to wait before deleting the downloaded file (seconds) |
360 |
Install software from a Server (AM)
Script Type: PowerShell
This script retrieves software from the specified server and installs it on the target device.
| Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Field | Note | Example Parameters |
| Server User Name |
User with permissions to access the server |
john.doe |
| Local File |
Name and location the file is downloaded as |
C:\installer\server\aninstaller_123.exe |
| Remote File |
The name of the file to be downloaded. |
\\ServerName\SharedFolder\installerfile.exe |
| Server Password |
User's password |
Password123 |
| Installer Log File |
Specify the Installer Log File location |
C:\installer\server\aninstaller_123.log |
| No Restart |
Prevent restart after installation, even where required |
True or False |
| Force Restart |
Force restart after installation, whether required or not |
True or False |
| Has Additional File |
Whether an additional file is required to install the software |
True or False |
| Additional Remote File |
The file name of the additional file to be downloaded. |
aninstaller_part2.exe |
| Additional Local File |
Name and location the additional file is downloaded as |
C:\installer\server\aninstaller_123_part2.exe |
| Is EXE |
Is the file an executable |
True or False |
| Command Line Arguments |
Add command line parameters to be run when the program installs, for instance silent install parameters, license key details (optional) |
/silent |
| Wait to Delete |
Length of time to wait before deleting the downloaded file (seconds) |
360 |
Install software from a URL
Script Type: PowerShell
This script retrieves software from the specified URL and installs it on the target device.
| Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Field | Note | Example Parameters |
| Source URL | Publicly accessible URL of the .exe or .msi file to download and install. The URL must be a direct link to the installer, where the link includes a redirect it will fail to download and run the installer. |
www.specificurl.com/downloads/aprogram.msi |
| Download to |
The location the software is downloaded to, supports system variables |
%TEMP% |
| Run File |
Check box to run the program after download. Please note that only programs with a silent installer will run, those that require user interaction are downloaded but not executed. |
|
| Run Parameters |
Add command line parameters to be run when the program installs, for instance silent install parameters, license key details (optional) |
/silent |
Uninstall Application (MSI) (AM)
Script Type: PowerShell
Uninstalls the specified application, where it is already installed on the device.
Only software deployed with an MSI installer can be removed. EXE files cannot be uninstalled.
| Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Field | Note | Example Parameters |
| Application Name |
The name of the installed application to uninstall. The asterisk * cannot be used as a wildcard. |
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