To configure an MSI (Microsoft Installer) application in Microsoft Intune, follow these steps:
- Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center:
- Go to the Microsoft Intune admin center.
- Sign in with your credentials.
- Add a Line-of-Business (LOB) app:
- Navigate to Apps > All apps > Add.
- In the Select app type pane, choose Line-of-business app under Other app types and click Select.
- App Information:
- In the Add app pane, select Select app package file.
- Browse and select a Windows installation file with one of the following extensions: .msi, .appx, or .appxbundle.
- Fill in the app details:
- Name: Enter the app name as it appears in the company portal (ensure uniqueness).
- Description: Provide a brief description of the app.
- Publisher: Enter the app publisher’s name.
- App Install Context: Choose the desired install context (for dual-mode apps).
- Ignore app version: Set to “Yes” if the app developer automatically updates the app.
- Command-line arguments: Optionally, add any command-line arguments for the .msi file (e.g., /q for silent installation). I have created a specific document where I am adding silent switches to all known software – please refer
- Save the app:
- Click OK to add the app.
Check out more about Intune & I have a specific section for Windows troubleshooting I hope you will like to explore.
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