[Guide] What basic information is required to deploy an EXE package?

AirDroid Business provides businesses with the ability to release EXE packages. Through the AMS feature, businesses can upload EXE packages to the Admin Console and release them in bulk to their Windows devices.

Please note, the column with the icon * means the information is required for the next step.

The basic information you may need to input is:

• App Name: This value is defined in the package by developers. You may need to input manually if the system fails to find the value from the package.

• Version: This value is defined in the package by developers. You may need to input manually if the system fails to find the value from the package. 

• App Installation Mode: 

  • Run in the Background (Default): Allow the application installs silently without user intervention.

  • Run in the Foreground: Require user interaction for the application installation.

• Installation Argument: Allow to set installation arguments that are supported by the EXE package, such as about /S, /quiet, or /silent. Please consult the developer what installation arguments are available for the package.

• Uninstallation Path: Specify the path of the package for uninstallation, typically provided by the developer, or you can go to "File Explorer" > Find app folder > Add file name and extension after folder path (e.g., C:\Program Files\Sample\sample\Uninstall.exe) > Input the uninstallation path in the column.

• Uninstallation Argument: Allow to set uninstallation arguments that are supported by your EXE package, such as /uninstall or /s. Please consult the developer what Uninstallation arguments are available for the package.
• Installation Detection Rules: Allow to set rules to check if the EXE package is already installed or uninstalled. You can set the following detection rules:
  • File Exists (Default): Specify the file path to check if the application file exists (e.g., C:\Program Files\App Folder\AppName.exe).
  • Folder Exists: Specify the folder path to check if the folder exists (e.g., C:\Program Files\App Folder).
  • Registry: Specify registry information to check if the application exists, such as registry key, value name and data.

• Check installation path: You can obtain the path by testing the installation of EXE file on a Windows device, try the following methods:
  • Method 1: Find the path via the "File Explorer"

• Method 2: Right-click the app shortcut to view the "Target" location in the app properties.

• Icon: You can upload a custom icon for the EXE package.