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
- Open Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
- Sign in with administrator credentials.
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.