User not have privileges x install program

[Soucer]

Hello

I have one domain on Windows 2000 Server and several
client with normal users. I need install one program that
NON have a .msi file. I have created .zap file and I have
set ENABLE the GPO: Always install with elevated
privileges in Computer Configuration and User
Configuration.
When user click on Add button on Add/Remove Program, the
setup response: "program_name cannot be installed. It must
be installed by a user with administrative privileges".

What I can do?

Thank you.

 

[JoeyTMann]

Can't remember the name of the tool on the Win2k Server CD but I think its
under support. Anyway, you can use that to create and .msi. Basically you
run the tool to take a snapshot of a source system with just the OS
installed. Install your app. Then run the tool again and it compares the two
then compiles an msi. Sorry I can't provide more details but I am to tired.

Jason

 

[Geert]

The name of the tool is Veritas WinINSTALL LE. It can be
found on the W2K-server CD-Rom under
\VALUEADD\3RDPARTY\MGMT\WINSTLE

Good luck!

-Geert

 

[Carolyn Napier [MSFT]]

The "Always install elevated" policies only affect Windows Installer based
setups (those with .MSI packages). These policies have no affect on ZAP files.
ZAP files only execute with the privileges of the user.

Additionally, I would highly recommend that you not set any of the Always
Install Elevated policies. Those policies put your machine at a security risk.
Instead, use a deployment method to install applications. You are already using
Group Policy, so you should be able to use Group Policy to assign and publish
MSI applications. MSI supports installation of an application with elevated
privileges when "blessed" by the administrator. (This is the hand shake that
happens when you combine MSI with Group Policy software deployment).

The WinInstall LE was included on the Windows 2000 CD and can be used to
repackage legacy applications into the MSI format.

The following resources may be of use:
Software Installation and Maintenance Whitepaper
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/administration/management/siamwp.
asp>
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Windows Installer Packages and Repackaging
Software for the Windows Installer using Veritas WinInstall LE
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/management/veritas.asp>

Hope this helps,
- Carolyn Napier
Microsoft Windows Installer Team

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