Admin using Microsoft Configuration Manager

Topics in this section

• Overview
• Version 14.9.0.1430 or later
• Version 13.0.0.1018 to 14.8.0.1381

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 14.9.0.1430 or later

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.

Version 13.0.0.1018 to 14.8.0.1381

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

   • [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\Desktop Connector\AdvancedSettings]
   • "SuppressUpdateCommandAndNotifications"=dword:00000001

2. Create a Install.cmd file to run the SuppressNotification.reg prior to installing Desktop Connector:

   • regedit /s .\SuppressNotification.reg
   • Taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
   • .\DesktopConnector.exe /install /quiet /norestart

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