exe to msi? don't want user intervention during update!

[Ryan]

I would like to roll out a Microsoft update that I have been only able to
find as an EXE. I don't want my users to be able to change any options
during the install or cancel it. I would like to do it through OU's in AD
via group policy.

How can I push this file out with out user intervention? Do I need to make
it a MSI? If so is there a better way then winstall - taking two pictures
etc etc.

Thanks for any help!
Ryan

 

[Herb Martin]

Two (major) choices:

Use WinInstall (or another MSI creator) to watch the install
(someone just reminded me of that in another group) and try
to "create" a new MSI install from it. Probably not that big a
deal for something small like "WinZip" but might be tough for
something larger like "Office 95".

Or, just make a ".Zap" file and publish it -- problem here is that
it won't be automatically INSTALLED - the users must choose
it from the "Add/Remove Software"\Add Programs list.

 

[Herb Martin]

Do me a favor an keep a log and report it back, ok?

What you do, problems, how hard?