MSI DEPLOYMENT THROUGH INTUNE (Azure Ad)

Created by Lakshmi Bhavani, Modified on Mon, 3 Feb at 6:44 PM by Lakshmi Bhavani

We need to  Create a .intunewin Package for Microsoft Intune Deployment



Step 1: Download the Intune Win32 Content Prep Tool

  1. Go to Microsoft's GitHub repository.OR Download with below  link-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P5kdSv6DwFMQl2i004dWz30QUb9bB3q2/view?usp=sharing

  2. Download IntuneWinAppUtil.exe
  3. Create any folder keep in it or else keep in current working directory like c  drive

Step 2: Prepare Your Application Files

Ensure you have all necessary files in one folder.(NOTE:keep all downloaded file and msi in same folder )
For example, if installing appname.msi:

  • Create a folder: C:\IntunePackage\
  • Place the MSI file inside this folder.


Step 3: Convert MSI/EXE to .intunewin Format

  1. Now run the IntuneWinAppUtil.exe

  2. Now run the below details (folder name , msi file name and location to save )on the popup as shown in below screenshot


Now the .intunewin file will be saved automatically in the location you given 


Step 4: Upload .intunewin File to Intune

  1. Go to Intune Admin Centerhttps://intune.microsoft.com
  2. Go to AppsWindowsAdd
  3. Select App Type → Choose Win32 app
  4. Upload the .intunewin file from C:\IntunePackage\Output\

  5. Configure Install/Uninstall Commands:
    • For MSI:
      msiexec /i appname.msi /qn /norestart
      
    • For EXE:
      setup.exe /silent /norestart
      
    • Uninstall Command (for MSI):
      msiexec /x {ProductCode} /qn
      
  6. Assign the app to users/devices
    • Required → Auto-installs on devices
  7. Click NextCreate
    and in 

Step 5: Monitor Deployment

  1. Go to Apps → Monitor in Intune Admin Center.
  2. Check installation status on devices.
  3. Ensure the Company Portal is working correctly for optional installs.

NOTE :deployment period is 1hour minimum 


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