MSI App Deployment via Intune

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MSI App Deployment via Intune

Overview

This guide explains how to deploy MSI applications (e.g., Google Chrome) using Microsoft Intune.

Prerequisites

  • Intune Administrator or Global Administrator role.
  • Device must be Intune-enrolled.
  • MSI installer package (e.g., Google Chrome MSI).

Steps

1. Sign in

2. Add New App

  • Navigate: Apps > All apps > Add.

3. Select App Type

  • Choose: Line-of-business app.

4. Upload MSI Installer

  • Select app package file.
  • Upload the MSI file (e.g., GoogleChromeStandaloneEnterprise64.msi).
  • Intune reads metadata automatically.

5. Configure App Information

  • Name: Google Chrome
  • Publisher: Google
  • Description: Chrome browser deployment
  • Category: Browsers or Productivity
  • Optionally upload an icon.

6. Configure Program Details

  • Installation command: msiexec /i "appname.msi" /qn
  • Uninstall command: msiexec /x {ProductCode} /qn
  • Usually pre-filled by MSI metadata.

7. Configure Requirements

  • Supported OS: Windows 10/11.
  • Architecture: 32-bit or 64-bit.
  • Optional: Disk, RAM, CPU requirements.

8. Configure Detection Rules

  • Intune uses MSI Product Code automatically.
  • Optional: Add file/folder/path detection.

9. Assignments

  • Add Azure AD groups (All Devices, All Users, or department-specific).
  • Deployment options:
    • Required → Auto install.
    • Available → User installs from Company Portal.
    • Uninstall → Removes MSI app.

10. Review and Create

  • Review configuration.
  • Click Create.

11. Monitor Deployment

  • Navigate: Apps > Monitor > Device install status.
  • Check success/failure reports.

Notes

  • Always upload latest MSI version.
  • For EXE apps, use Win32 packaging tool.



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