Solving the user-part on laptops

[hallstein]

We deploy our MSI packages through AD.

However, when Laptops have programs installed (computer group policies),
some MSI files contain a user-part that require use of the centrally
deployed MSI file at \\server-share. Thus if we deploy some programs
that work if user START the program (initiating self-repair) whilst
connected to our network. Then the program will work, whilst if he
starts the program 1st time at home, it will not find the MSI, and the
self-repair will fail.

Is there a way to override this, and copy down these
userprofile-required files to a temporary folder?

I use the WISE for Windows Installer tool, so any help would greatly
be appreciated.

 

[Brian Desmond [MVP]]

There is not a way to override this behavior in GP. You need to strip out
the per profile items from the installer.

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Brian Desmond
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Http://www.briandesmond.com

 

[hallstein]

Microsoft should enhance the MSI format to make an option for caching
the user-part at local station, whilst not caching the entire msi.