edg21 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 I would like for my users to browse an intranet site & click an install link. I want it to then install the associated application. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to do this? Currently I'm using ZeroG Install Anywhere & it works great, but I'm looking for something different that doesn't require Java. I've been told I can do what I want using InstallShield, but there are going to be lots of applications, so I need something low maintenance. I would also like to know how to make applications install when needed. EXAMPLE:user clicks .PDF file & Adobe Reader isn't installed. I would like windows to automatically install Adobe Reader via the Intranet site.Suggestions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTe Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 I maybe way of the mark on this, and partially speculation.I believe Server edition allows you to "assign" an application to a computer/user. What it does (from what I recall) is associate the filetype to that program. As soon as that person trys to open say a .pdf file, the installer kicks in. I want to do a reg snap shot, before and after assigning a user the application to see if it stores the host address / installer of the server locally, or if it locally copies the installer. Then I can create a batch file in my unnatend to associate all the files to applications and only run it, if I open that "type" of file.Hope this helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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