Hey everyone! I'm diving into deploying MSI applications using Group Policy in a Windows Server environment. I've successfully managed to install and deploy several other MSI packages like Chrome, Zoom, and Office 365. However, I'm hitting a wall with deploying Adobe Acrobat Reader MSI through GPO. I would really appreciate any guidance or help you all could provide to get this sorted.
4 Answers
Honestly, deploying software through native Group Policy can be a headache. If you're just practicing, I get it, but it's definitely worth exploring alternatives like SCCM down the line!
First, make sure you're checking the error codes during the installation. After that, testing the MSI installation manually with the flags you're using in GPO can give you some clues. Sometimes, starting with the basic install outside of GPO can help you pinpoint where the issue is. Also, any logs from your attempts will be super useful to diagnose the problem further!
Personally, I find the process of deploying Adobe through GPO quite troublesome. If you have the option, I'd recommend looking into a different deployment method when it comes to Adobe products!
Are you using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Adobe Reader? In my experience, the 64-bit version often poses problems during deployment. Make sure you have the original MSI and create an administrative install point as well, since you'll need that for any patches in the future. Just a heads up that 32-bit usually goes smoothly!
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