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.

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