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Computer Configurations

This section explains the configurations that can be applied to the computers of the Windows domain. These configurations are applied to the computer during Startup or Shutdown. You can access them from Desktop Management-> Configurations-> Computer Configurations. List of computer configurations:

Common Folder Redirection
Legal Notice
Custom Script
Message Box
Environment Variable
Path
Firewall
Registry Settings
General
Security Policies
Group Management
Services
File and Folder Operation
Permission Management
User Management
Scheduler
Launch Application
Install Software
Install Patch
Install Service Pack
Execute Command
Get File
Put File

To deploy a configuration on a Computer, Group or a Customer select according in the Choose Target. Finally click on Deploy. You can also save the configuration as a draft and deploy later by clicking on Save as Draft.
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Common Folder Redirection
This configuration helps you to change the location of the common folders such as Start Menu, Program Group, Startup Group etc. that are shared by all the users of the computer. Enter the path of the new location.

Parameter	Description
Common Start Menu	The shortcuts that are available in the start menu.
Common Programs Group	The shortcuts that available in the Programs group of the start menu.
Common Startup Group	The shortcuts that are available in Start-> Programs-> Startup.
Common Desktop	The shortcuts and files that are available in the desktop.
Common Application Data	Refers to the application data (C:/Documents and Settings/All Users/Application Data).

Legal Notice
This configuration helps you to display, modify or remove the legal information that displays about usage, confidential information, security etc., during startup.

Parameter	Description
Remove Already Defined Legal Notice	Enabling this option will remove the existing legal notice.
Window Title	The title of the message window.
Message	The message that has to be displayed.

Custom Script
This configuration helps you to write your own scripts inorder to run across multiple desktops for accomplishing specific tasks and displays the output of the script execution if the "View Output" option is enabled. Supported script types are .bat, .cmd, .exe, .js, .vbe, .vbs and .wsf.

You can select the script from any of the following.
Inventory: Refers to Desktop Management inventory. All the scripts that have been added using Managing scripts procedure will be listed out in the Script Name field.
Local: The machine from where the configuration is being defined.
Network share: Refers to a network share.

Parameter	Description
Script Name	Script that has to be executed. If you have selected Inventory then select the scripts that are listed. If you have selected Local then click on the Browse button to locate the script. For Network Share specify the path of the script.
Script Arguments	Arguments that have to be provided while executing the scripts.
Execute during	Execute the script during start up or shut down. Select accordingly.
View Output	Enable this option if the script to be executed returns an output.

Message Box
This configuration helps you to display pop-up messages with a message type and a message title for a defined time period during the User logon. If the system is already running while deploying this configuration, the message will be displayed during the system restart.

Parameter	Description
Message Type	Choose the message type as Information (i), Warning (!) or Error (x) according the message that is to be displayed.
*Window Title	The title of the message box.
*Message	The message to be displayed.
Timeout in Seconds	Message box display duration.

Environment Variable
Environment variables are strings that contain information such as drive, path, or file name etc. They control the behavior of various programs. For example, the TEMP environment variable specifies the location in which programs place temporary files. This configuration helps the logged-on user to add, modify, or remove a User environment variable and the administrator to add, modify, or remove a System environment variable.

Parameter	Description
*Variable	The Environment variable name that has to be added or modified.
*Value	The value of the Environment variable.

Snapshot of the Environment Variable window (to invoke Right-click the "My Computer" icon, choose Properties > Advanced tab, click the Environment Variables button):

Path
Path is an environment variable that contains the path prefixes that certain applications, utilities and functions uses to search for an executable file. This configuration enables you to set path to the applications, utilities, functions etc.

Path Configuration
*Path: Specify the path to be added in the Environmental Variables. For multiple paths use semicolons (;) to separate entries.

Firewall
This configuration helps you to modify the Windows XP Firewall settings inorder to block or permit access to the computer for specific TCP or UDP ports.

Firewall Action: Select any of the following options. ON, OFF or DONT MODIFY inorder to turn on, turn off or leave as it is the Windows XP firewall respectively. DONT MODIFY is selected by default.

Firewall Configuration

Parameter	Description
Port Action	Select any of the following option to modify the access to a port. Block, Unblock or Preserve Client Settings inorder to block, unblock or leave as it is. Block is selected by default.
Choose Port [Number - Name - Protocol]	Select the port from the listed ports. If the port is not mentioned in the list, then click on Customize to select the port from the available ports and move to the selected ports to add the port in the list. If the port is also not available in the Available Ports list then manually enter the port details in the Add to Selected Ports field.
Dependent Services	The services that are dependent on this port are displayed here by default and cannot be modified.

Add to Selected Ports

Parameter	Description
Port Name	Enter the port name.
Port	Enter the Port number.
Protocol	Select the associated protocol, either TCP or UDP.
Dependent services	Enter the services that are dependent on this port. Multiple services can be separated by comma (,).

Click on Add to add the port in the list.

Registry Settings
This configuration helps you to add, modify or delete the Windows registry keys and values.

Action

Action Type	Description
Write Value	Writes a value in the registry.
Delete Value	Deletes a value from the registry.
Delete Key	Deletes a key in the registry.
Add Key	Adds a key in the registry

Header Key

Header Key Type	Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE	It has all settings that are to all the users on the computer.

*Sub Key: Keys are sub-components of the hives. Specify the key value.

Data Type

Data Type	Description
REG_SZ	A String value.
REG_BINARY	Binary data.
REG_DWORD	A DWORD (Double WORD) value.
REG_EXPAND_SZ	An expandable string value that can contain environment variables.
REG_MULTI_SZ	A multi-string value, which is an array of unique strings.

*Value Name: Specify the value name.
Value Data / Expression: Specify the data or expression. If the new value has to be created without data, enter the word clear inside the parentheses as (clear).

General
This configuration helps you to synchronize time with a time server and to configure general computer settings such as display last user name, registered owner etc.

Parameter	Description
Display last User Name	This option displays the last logged on user. Select Yes to display, No to do not display or Preserve Client Settings to leave it unchanged. The last user name is displayed when the next user logs on.
Registered Owner	Name of the owner of the computer. This is displayed in the General tab of the My Computer properties window.
Registered Company	Name of the company who owns the computer. This is displayed in the General tab of the My Computer properties window.
Time Server	Enter the path of the time server. Time synchronization happens during startup.

Security Policies
This configuration helps you to enable or disable certain access in the desktop for security concern. The security restrictions can be enabled or disabled by selecting the Enable or Disable option corresponding to that particular parameter.

Group Management
This configuration helps you to add, modify or delete local groups in the computer.

Add Group

Parameter	Description
*Group Name	Name of the group.
Description	Description about the group.
Add Member Local User	Enter the name of the local user who has to be included in the group. Use comma (,) to separate multiple values.
Overwrite if group already exist	Select this option to overwrite the group if it already exists.

Delete Group
*Group Name: Enter the name of the group that has to be deleted.

Modify Group

Parameter	Description
*Group Name	Name of the group.
Description	Description about the group.
Add Member Local User	Enter the name of the local user who has to be included in the group. Use comma (,) to separate multiple values.
Remove Member Local User	Enter the name of the local user who has to be excluded from the group. Use comma (,) to separate multiple values.

Services
Windows services enable you to create long-running executable applications that run in their own Windows sessions. These services can be automatically started when the computer boots, can be paused and restarted, and do not show any user interface. This configuration helps you to change the settings of the services that are available.

Parameter	Description
Service Name	Select the service from the list. If the service is not available in the list then click on Customize inorder to select the services from the available services list and move to selected services list. If the service is also not available in the available services list, then manually add the service in the Add to Selected Services.
Description	Displays the description of the selected service. This cannot be modified.
*Action	Select any of the following option to start or stop the service. Don't Modify: Leaves the previously selected action unchanged. Start: Starts the service. Stop: Stops the service.
*Service Startup Type	Select any of the following option to define how the service should start up. Don't Modify: Leaves the previously selected action unchanged. Manual: Service has to be started up manually after the system startup. Disabled: Service will be disabled. Automatic: Service will be started up automatically after the system startup.

Add to Selected Services

Parameter	Description
Service Name	The name of the Service.
Display Name	The name to displayed for the service.
Description	Description of the service.

Finally click on Add to add the service to the Selected services list.

File Folder Operation
This configuration helps you to copy, move, rename or delete files and folders on the user machines.

Choose File Action
Copy

Parameter	Description
Select Action Type	Select any of the following action type. Copy a File: Copies a file from one location to another location. Copy a File to a Folder: Copies a file to the specified folder. Copy Multiple Files: Copies multiple files from one location to the specified folder. Copy a Folder: Copies the contents of one folder to another specified folder.
Source File/Folder	Specify the path of the file/folder that is to be copied.
Destination File/Folder	Specify the location of the file/folder to which the copied file/folder has to be pasted.
Include Sub Folders	Select this option to include sub folders also while copying. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only when Copy Multiple Files or Copy a Folder Action Type is selected.
Continue on Error	Select this option to continue copying other files and folders even if a error occurs when copying a file or a folder. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only when Copy Multiple Files or Copy a Folder Action Type is selected.
Include Read Only Files	Select this option to include the read only files also when copying other files and folders.
Include System Files	Select this option to include system files also when copying other files and folders.
Include Hidden Files	Select this option to include hidden files also when copying other files and folders.
Overwrite Existing Files	Select this option to overwrite existing files when copying.
Create Destination Directory if doesn't Exist.	Select this option to create a destination directory if it doesn't exist.
Choose File Modification time	This option enables you to invoke the selected Action type during a particular time period. The time periods are given below. Change Before: The selected action type will be invoked before the selected date. Change After: The selected action type will be invoked after the selected date. Change On: The selected action type will be invoked on the selected date. Change Between: The selected action type will be invoked between the selected dates. Select the dates by clicking on the date selector icon.

Rename/Move

Parameter	Description
Select Action Type	Select any of the following action type. Rename/Move a File: Renames or moves a file. Rename/Move a Folder: Renames or moves a folder.
Source File/Folder	The file or folder to be copied.
Destination File/Folder	The file/folder where the copied file/folder has to be pasted.

Delete

Parameter	Description
Select Action Type	Select any of the following action type. Delete a File: Deletes the source file. Delete Multiple Files: Deletes Multiple source files. Delete a Folder: Deletes a source folder.
Source File/Folder	Specify the path of the source file or folder.
Include Sub Folders	Select this option to delete the sub folders also. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only if Delete Multiple Files or Delete a Folder action type is selected.
Continue on Error	Select this option to continue to delete other files or folders even if error occurs while deleting a file or a folder. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only if Delete Multiple Files or Delete a Folder action type is selected.
Include Read Only Files	Select this option to include read only files also while deleting.
Include System Files	Select this option to include system files also while deleting.
Include Hidden Files	Select this option to include hidden files also while deleting.
Choose File Modification Time	This option enables you to invoke the selected Action type during a particular time period. The time periods are given below. Change Before: The selected action type will be invoked before the selected date. Change After: The selected action type will be invoked after the selected date. Change On: The selected action type will be invoked on the selected date. Change Between: The selected action type will be invoked between the selected dates. Select the dates by clicking on the date selector icon.

Permission Management
This configuration helps you to add, modify or cancel the permission to access a file, folder or registry for a user or a group.

Choose Object Type
File
*File Name: Enter the path of the file.
*User/Group Principal: Enter the user or group for whom the permission has to be configured.
Action

Action Type	Description
Append	Appends the existing file permissions. Note: It will only append to the existing permissions on the object and will not overwrite. For example, for an object having full permissions, if you just select a deny permission to write, only write permission will be removed while the user/group can still modify the object.
Overwrite	Overwrites the existing file permissions.
Revoke	The existing file permissions will be removed.

Settings
Select either Allow or Deny to enable or disable the below options.

Permission Type	Description
Full Control	You will have full control on the file i.e., you can modify, execute, read and write.
Modify	You can only modify the file.
Execute	You can only execute the file.
Read	You can only read the file.
Write	You can only write in the file.

Note: In Overwrite mode, if no permission is selected, then the user/group name will be revoked from that object's ACL (Access Control List).

Folder
*Folder Name: Enter the path of the folder.
*User/Group Principal: Enter the user or group for whom the permission has to be configured.
Action

Action Type	Description
Append	Appends the existing file permissions. Note: It will only append to the existing permissions on the object and will not overwrite. For example, for an object having full permissions, if you just select a deny permission to write, only write permission will be removed while the user/group can still modify the object.
Overwrite	Overwrites the existing file permissions.
Revoke	The existing file permissions will be removed.

Inheritance

Inheritance Type	Description
This folder, SubFolder and Files	The selected folder, its subfolders and the files inside can be accessed.
This folder only	The selected folder can only be accessed.
This folder and Subfolder only	The selected folder and its subfolder can only be accessed.
This folder and files only	The selected folder and the files inside the folder can only be accessed.
Files only	The files in the selected folder can only be accessed.
Subfolder, files only	The subfolder and the files inside the selected folder can only be selected.
Subfolder only	The subfolder of the selected folder can only be selected.

Settings
Select either Allow or Deny to enable or disable the below options.

Permission Type	Description
Full Control	You will have full control on the folder i.e., you can modify, execute, read and write.
Modify	You can only modify the folder.
Execute	You can only execute the folder.
List folder contents	You can list the folder contents.
Read	You can only read the folder.
Write	You can only write in the folder.

Note: In Overwrite mode, if no permission is selected, then the user/group name will be revoked from that object's ACL (Access Control List).

Registry
Hive

Hive Type	Description
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT	It has all file associations, OLE information and shortcut data.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER	It has the settings that are specific to the currently logged-in user.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE	It has the settings that are general to all users on the computer.
HKEY_USERS	It contains subkeys corresponding to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER keys for each user profile actively loaded on the machine, though user hives are usually only loaded for currently logged-in users.
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG	It contains information gathered at runtime.

*Key: Specify the key within that hive for which you need to set the permissions. Note: Exclude Hive while typing Key.
*User/Group Principal: Enter the user or group for whom the permission has to be configured.
Action

Action Type	Description
Append	Appends the existing file permissions. Note: It will only append to the existing permissions on the object and will not overwrite. For example, for an object having full permissions, if you just select a deny permission to write, only write permission will be removed while the user/group can still modify the object.
Overwrite	Overwrites the existing file permissions.
Revoke	The existing file permissions will be removed.

Inheritance

Inheritance Type	Description
This key and Subkeys	The selected key and its subkey can only be accessed.
This Key only	The selected key can only be accessed.
This Subkey only	The selected subkey can only be accessed.

Settings
Select either Allow or Deny to enable or disable the below options.

Permission Type	Description
Full Control	You will have full control on the registry i.e., you can modify, execute, read and write.
Read	You can only read the registry.

Note: In Overwrite mode, if no permission is selected, then the user/group name will be revoked from that object's ACL (Access Control List).

User Management
This configuration helps you to add, modify and delete local users of the computer.

Choose User Action
Add User

Parameter	Description
*User Name	User name for the new user to be added.
Full Name	Full name of the user.
Description	Description about the user.
Password	Password for this user to login.
Confirm Password	Confirm password by entering the password again.
Overwrite if user already exist	Enabling this option will overwrite the user, if one with the same user name exist.

Advanced Settings
Select Yes or No to enable or disable the following advanced settings.

Parameter	Description
User Must change password at next logon	Enable or disable the user to change his password during next logon.
User Cannot Change Password	Specifies whether the user cannot change the password or not. Note: This will be selected No by default if User Must change password at next logon setting is selected Yes.
Password Never Expires	Specifies whether the password should expire over a period of time or not. Note: This will be selected No by default if User Must change password at next logon setting is selected Yes.
Account is Disabled	Specify whether the account should be disabled or not.

User Profile

Parameter	Description
Add Member	You can add members to this user account. Multiple members can be mentioned by separating them with a comma (,).
Logon Script	The Logon script that has to be executed during logon. Specify the path of the script.
Profile Path	Refers to the location where the user profiles have to be stored. Specify the path.
Local Path	Refers to the local location of a home folder. Specify the path. Note: If this option is enabled then Connect Map option will be disabled and vice versa.
Connect Map	If the user's home folder has to be placed in a network directory, select the drive letter in the Connect Map and specify the network path in the To field. Note: If this option is enabled then Local Path option will be disabled and vice versa.

Change Password

Parameter	Description
*User Name	User name of the user for whom the password has to be changed.
New Password	New Password for the user to login.
Confirm Password	Confirm password by entering the new password again.

Remove User
*User Name: Enter the User name of the local user who has to be removed from the computer.

Modify User

Parameter	Description
*User Name	User name of the user whose settings and profile to be modified.
Full Name	Full name of the user.
Description	Description about the user.

Advanced Settings
Select Yes, No or Don't Modify to enable, disable or leave unchanged the following advanced settings.

Parameter	Description
User Must change password at next logon	Enable or disable the user to change his password during next logon.
User Cannot Change Password	Specifies whether the user cannot change the password or not. Note: This will be selected No by default if User Must change password at next logon setting is selected Yes.
Password Never Expires	Specifies whether the password should expire over a period of time or not. Note: This will be selected No by default if User Must change password at next logon setting is selected Yes.
Account is Disabled	Specify whether the account should be disabled or not.
Account is Locked	Specify whether the account should be locked or not.

User Profile

Parameter	Description
Add Member	You can add members to this user account. Multiple members can be mentioned by separating them with a comma (,).
Remove Member	You can remove members from this user account. Multiple members can be mentioned by separating them with a comma (,).
Logon Script	The Logon script that has to be executed during logon. Specify the path of the script.
Profile Path	Refers to the location where the user profiles have to be stored. Specify the path.
Local Path	Refers to the local location of a home folder. Specify the path. Note: If this option is enabled then Connect Map option will be disabled and vice versa.
Connect Map	If the user's home folder has to be placed in a network directory, select the drive letter in the Connect Map and specify the network path in the To field. Note: If this option is enabled then Local Path option will be disabled and vice versa.

Scheduler
This configuration helps you to schedule any program, task or a script for Windows to run at the specified time on the specified day or weekly or monthly once. With the PUT file option you can send the script/application to the machine on which you want to execute it. Then using Scheduler option you can schedule it according to your requirement

Scheduler Configuration
Create Task/Modify Task

Parameter	Description
*Name of the task	Enter the name of the task to be added/modified.
Overwrite if task already exist	Enabling this option will overwrite the task, if already one exists in the same name. Note: This option will be available for selection only for creating new task.
*Application Name	Enter the name of the application/script with its complete location. Eg.: C:\test\scriptfile.bat
Arguments	Specify the arguments if the application/script requires any.
*Run As	The name of the user as whom you want to run the program other the logged on user.
Password	Enter a password for this user log in.
Confirm Password	Confirm password by entering the password again.

Perform this task
Select any of the following option to specify the time and day to run the task.

Parameter	Description
Daily	Selecting this option will run the task daily. Enter the start time and start date. You can select any of the following action to exactly specify when the task has to be run. Every Day: Selecting this option will run the task ever day at the specified start time. Week Days: Selecting this option will run the task only on the week days at the specified start time. Every __ days: This option will run the task for every selected number of days at the specified start time.
Weekly	Selecting this option will run the task weekly. Enter the start time and start date. Configure the following options to customize the run. Every __ weeks: This option will run the task for every selected number of weeks at the specified start time. Select all that applies: Select on the desired day(s) to run the task for every selected number of weeks at the specified start time.
Monthly	Selecting this option will run the task monthly. Enter the start time and start date. Configure the following options to customize the run. Day: Select the desired day of the month on which the task should run. If this option is selected then the following option will be disabled and vice versa. Week: Select the n^th week and the day (Eg: second Monday) on which the task has to be run. If this option is selected then the previous option will be disabled and vice versa. On Month(s): Select the desired month(s) on which the task has to be run. If no month is selected then on every month on the selected date and time the task will run.
Once	Enter the start time and start date. On this date and time the task will be made to run only once.
At System Startup	Enabling this option will run the task during every system startup.
At Logon	Enabling this option will run the task during every logon.
When Idle	Selecting this option will run the task if the computer is idle for the selected number of minutes.

Settings
Advance options like what to do when scheduled task completed, or run the task when idle or stop the task when running on batteries etc. can be configured by clicking on Show All.

Parameter	Description
General Settings	Enabled [Scheduled task runs at specified time]: Enabling this option will make the task to run at the specified time. Run only when logged on: Selecting this option will run the task only when the user has logged on.
Scheduled Task Completed	Delete the task if it is not scheduled to run again: Selecting this option will delete the task if it is not scheduled to run again. Stop the task if it runs for __ hour(s) and __ minute(s): Selecting this option will stop the task if it runs for the selected time duration.
Idle time	Select the desired options. Only start the task if the computer has been idle for atleast __ minute(s). If the computer has not been idle that log, retry upto: __ minute(s). Select the desired value. Stop the task if the computer ceases to be idle.
Power Management	Select the desired options. Don't start the task if the computer is running on batteries. Stop the task if battery mode begins. Wake the computer to run this task.

Delete Task
*Name of the task: Enter the name of the task to be deleted.

Launch Application
This configuration helps you to launch an application in the user machines.

Parameter	Description
*Application Name	Specify the path of the application that has to be launched. The application available on the local machines can also be launched.
Arguments	Some applications may have some references to additional files during execution. In such cases specify the location from where the application has to be started.

Install Software
This configuration helps you to install windows applications in the client's machines.

Parameter	Description
Installer Type	Select the appropriate installer type either MSI or EXE.
MSI/EXE Package Name	Select the package. If the desired package is not available in the list then click on Add Package to add the package.
Run As	The user as whom the package has to be installed.
Password	Password for the user as whom the package has to be installed.
Confirm Password	Confirm password by typing the password again.
Operation Type	Select any of the following option type. Install Completely: Installs the application automatically during next GPO update or User logon or system startup. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only if the installer type is MSI. Assign: Creates all the necessary shortcuts and registry entries. The application will be installed only when the user tries to open the application or during system startup, whichever is earlier. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only if the installer type is MSI. Remove: Removes or uninstalls the application. Redeploy: Re-installs the application. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only if the installer type is MSI. Install: Installs the application automatically during next GPO update or User logon or system startup. Note: This option will be enabled for selection only if the installer type is EXE.
Copy option	Select any of the following copy action. Network share: The application file either MSI or EXE type will be shared on the network. Copy File to Client Machines: Copies the application file alone to the client machines. Copy Folder to Client Machines: Copies the entire directory which has the application file, to the client machines.
Installation / Uninstallation Option	Select any of the following option to when to install or uninstall the software. During or After Startup: Installation or uninstallation takes place during start up or after start up. During Startup: Installation or uninstallation takes place during start up only. After Startup: Installation or uninstallation takes place after start up only.
Schedule Time to Perform the Operation	Enabling this option will help you to fix the exact time and date to start the installation. Note: Time should be mentioned in "hh:min:sec" format. Date should be mentioned in "YYYY-MM-DD" format. You can also select the date by clicking on the date selector button.

Add Package
This option helps you to add packages in the MSI/EXE package Name list.

Enter Package Details
MSI
Package
Package Details

Parameter	Description
*Package Name	Name of the Package.
Local	Package available in the local user's machine. Click on Browse button to locate it.
URL	Package available in the URL. Enter the URL in the Download the MSI File from the URL box.
Network Share	Package available in a shared network. Enter the network path in the MSI File Name with Network Path box.

Package Properties

Parameter	Descritpion
Manufacturer	Manufacturer Name of the package.
Version	Version of the package
Language	Language type i.e.,English, French etc.
Package Description	Description of the package.

Installing Options

Parameter	Description
MSI Installer	The default installer for MSI package is msiexec.exe.
Arguments to MSI	Enter the Arguments of the MSI package, if any.

Uninstalling Options

Parameter	Description
MSI Uninstaller	The default uninstaller for MSI package is msiexec.exe.

EXE
Package
Package Details

Parameter	Description
*Package Name	Name of the Package.
Local	Package available in the local user's machine. Click on Browse button to locate it.
URL	Package available in the URL. Enter the URL in the Download the EXE File from the URL box.
Network Share	Package available in a shared network. Enter the network path in the EXE File Name with Network Path box.

Package Properties

Parameter	Descritpion
Manufacturer	Manufacturer Name of the package.
Version	Version of the package
Language	Languages compatible i.e.,English, French etc.
Package Description	Description of the package

Installing Options

Parameter	Description
Application Installer	Installer for the EXE package.
Arguments to MSI	Enter the Arguments of the EXE package, if any.

Uninstalling Options

Parameter	Description
Application Uninstaller with Arguments	Browse the application uninstaller along with the arguments by clicking on the Browse button.

Install Patch
This configuration deploys patches/hot fixes pertaining to OS and other Windows applications.

Parameter	Description
Install After	Enabling this option will allow you to enter the date and time, after which the installation will start.
Install Options	Select any of the following options to specify when the installation has to take place. Install during computer startup Install during 90 minutes refresh interval Either of the above, whichever is earlier
Reboot Policy	Specify whether the system needs to be rebooted or not after installing the patches by selecting either Reboot or Do not reboot.

Install Service Pack
This configuration helps you to install Service packs pertaining to OS and other Windows applications.

Filter By Application: This contains all the applications listed. You can filter the required application or OS. The service packs pertaining to it will be displayed below. Select the required service pack.
Reboot Policy to be applied: Select either No Reboot or Reboot inorder to restart or not after installing the Service pack.

Execute Command
Helps you execute a command remotely across multiple desktops for accomplishing specific tasks and displays the output of the command execution if any.

Parameter	Description
Command	A brief note on the command that is to be executed to accomplish a specific task.

Get File
Retrieves multiple files from the desktops and displays the same in a list view.

Parameter	Description
File Name	Name of the file that has to be retrieved.

Put File
Uploads the file across multiple desktops.

Select the file to be uploaded from
Inventory: Refers to Desktop Management inventory. All the files that have been added using Managing files procedure will be listed out in the File Name field. Select this option if the file is available in the inventory.
or
Local: The machine from where the configuration is being defined. Select this option if the file to be put in the remote machines is available in this machine.

Parameter	Description
File Name	Name of the file that has to be uploaded.
Destination Directory	The location on the remote machine where the file has to be uploaded.

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