Installing programs on workstations not MSI

[jeromeja]

I am looking for a way to install programs to workstations on a 2k3 sbs domain. The programs that i want to install are pretty basic and are executables. Examples would be yahoo msgr google tool bar and a bookkeeping software. I am looking for a simple way so the client can do this themselves. I liked how 2k sbs had this option however I can't find it in 2k3 sbs.

Thank you

 

[jeromeja]

Answered my own question found it @

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;231747&sd=tech

You need to create a zap file and install using group policy - user config - software settings - software installation then new - package change file tyupe to zap and browse to the zap file that only needs to contain
The following 3 lines. Change command(path) and name to match your appllication

[Application]
SetupCommand = "\\server\apps\AdbeRdr905_enu_full.exe"
FriendlyName = "Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.05"