GP software install doesn't install the Shortcuts?

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Steve Roberts

I have a .MSI that works great when you just click on it. When I try to
deploy it using Group Policy, installs everything except the shortcuts under
the start menu. The .MSI is only 2.7mb and when you click on it it takes
about 5 sec to install. I can't seem to make it work. This is my first
attempt at doing this so it could be something easy.

Has anyone else seen this?

Thanks in advance

Steve
 
Sorry, I was trying to be brief.

The MSI was created by using WinInstall LE 2003 repackager. Part of the
package creates shortcuts under C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Structural Eng. That is the part that doesn't happen when it is
installed using the User Configuration\Software Settings\Software
Installation. The package is assigned.

Thanks
Steve
 
It sounds like there might be a permissions issue with the All Users\Start
Menu folder. On my computer with XP, (it should be the default setting)...
I have a few entries in the ACL for the All Users folder...
Administrators - full control
Everyone - Read, List, Read/Execute
Power Users - Effective full control, without Full Control checked
SYSTEM - Full control
Users (local) - Read, List, Read/Execute

Unless your targeted user is a member of Power Users (or better), they won't
be able to put shortcuts in there.

I would think you could achieve success if you either:
- ASSIGN the package to the computer to install, as (I believe) the computer
falls under the SYSTEM 'group'.
- Elevate the user to Power User (or local Administrator of the computer),
but that's not the best choice at this point.

HTH

Ken
 
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