Admin using Microsoft Configuration Manager

Topics in this section

• Overview
• Version 16.9.1.2222 or later
• Version 14.9.0.1430 to 16.8.0.2169

Overview

Desktop Connector can be installed using Microsoft Configuration Manager. To learn more, see the help topic Using Microsoft Configuration Manager to deploy and manage Autodesk products

Version 16.9.1.2222 or later

1. OPTIONAL STEP: Create a SuppressNotification.reg to add and set the registry values:

   • [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\Desktop Connector Advanced Settings]
   • "SuppressUpdateCommandAndNotifications"=dword:00000001
   Note: When using step 1, all notifications of any current or retired version of Desktop Connector will be suppressed.

2. Create a Install.cmd file to install Desktop Connector:

   • regedit /s .\SuppressNotification.reg
   • Taskkill /IM desktopconnector.applications.tray.exe /f
   • Taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
   • .\Setup.exe -i install --silent

3. Place the Install.cmd and SuppressNotification.reg in the same location as the install executable.

4. Include the Install.cmd in the SCCM deployment package.

Version 14.9.0.1430 to 16.8.0.2169

1. OPTIONAL STEP: Create a SuppressNotification.reg to add and set the registry values:

   • [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\Desktop Connector\AdvancedSettings]
   • "SuppressUpdateCommandAndNotifications"=dword:00000001
   Note: When using step 1 all notifications of any new or retired versions of Desktop Connector will be suppressed.

2. Create a Install.cmd file to install Desktop Connector:

   • regedit /s .\SuppressNotification.reg
   • Taskkill /IM desktopconnector.applications.tray.exe /f
   • Taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
   • .\Setup.exe -i install --silent

3. Place the Install.cmd and SuppressNotification.reg in the same location as the install executable.

4. Include the Install.cmd in the SCCM deployment package.