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Downloads:

13,866

Downloads of v 17.2.0.0:

88

Last Update:

13 May 2019

Package Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Admin Arsenal

Tags:

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PDQ Deploy (Install)

Downloads:

13,866

Downloads of v 17.2.0.0:

88

Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Admin Arsenal

PDQ Deploy (Install)

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This package was rejected on 17 Jun 2019. The reviewer chocolatey-ops has listed the following reason(s):

bcurran3 (maintainer) on 26 Apr 2019 17:18:17 +00:00:

User 'bcurran3' (maintainer) submitted package.

chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 26 Apr 2019 17:52:08 +00:00:

pdq-deploy has passed automated validation. It may have or may still fail other checks like testing (verification).
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pdq-deploy has failed automated testing.
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gep13 (reviewer) on 08 May 2019 07:54:23 +00:00:

On the local test environment, this pops up a warning about requiring .Net 4.5.2. I think a change to the dependencies in the nuspec is required. Thanks

bcurran3 (maintainer) on 08 May 2019 19:19:17 +00:00:

User 'bcurran3' (maintainer) submitted package.

chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 08 May 2019 19:52:56 +00:00:

pdq-deploy has passed automated validation. It may have or may still fail other checks like testing (verification).
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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 08 May 2019 21:05:53 +00:00:

pdq-deploy has failed automated testing.
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bcurran3 (maintainer) on 13 May 2019 00:03:50 +00:00:

User 'bcurran3' (maintainer) submitted package.

chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 13 May 2019 00:35:38 +00:00:

pdq-deploy has passed automated validation. It may have or may still fail other checks like testing (verification).
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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 13 May 2019 02:11:42 +00:00:

pdq-deploy has failed automated testing.
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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 02 Jun 2019 00:08:09 +00:00:

We've found pdq-deploy v17.2.0.0 in a submitted status and waiting for your next actions. It has had no updates for 20 or more days since a reviewer has asked for corrections. Please note that if there is no response or fix of the package within 15 days of this message, this package version will automatically be closed (rejected) due to being stale.

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gep13 (reviewer) on 03 Jun 2019 07:18:25 +00:00:

Do you need a testing exemption for this?

chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 17 Jun 2019 00:12:27 +00:00:

Unfortunately there has not been progress to move pdq-deploy v17.2.0.0 towards an approved status within 15 days after the last review message, so we need to close (reject) the package version at this time. If you want to pick this version up and move it towards approval in the future, use the contact site admins link on the package page and we can move it back into a submitted status so you can submit updates.

Status Change - Changed status of package from 'submitted' to 'rejected'.

Description

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What Can PDQ Deploy Do?

Install MSIs to Multiple Computers

Need to install an MSI? Just create a new PDQ Package and point it to the MSI. If the installation has more than a single MSI file, be sure to check the “Include Entire Directory” checkbox.

Install EXEs to Multiple Computers

Need to install an EXE? All you need to do is verify that the application can be installed silently. (By default MSIs have this ability, but EXEs need to be explicitly told to run silently.) Not every EXE supports this feature, but most do.

The challenge will be to determine the correct method to run it silently. The silent parameter (sometimes called a switch) can be /s or /S, /q or /Q, /quiet, /qn, and a host of other options. Sometimes the installations are case sensitive, so be sure to use exactly what the vendor states is the correct switch.

Ready-to-Deploy Installs in the Package Library

We created the Package Library so that our users wouldn’t have to spend time with every Java or Flash update that comes down the pike. When you are a Pro or Enterprise mode customer you get access to the Package Library you can get common apps that are already in PDQ Packages, and are ready for deploying to all your computers. See the full list of ready-to-go silent installs.

Customize Your Installs

With PDQ Deploy you can install just about any application or patch just by pointing a PDQ Deploy package to an EXE or MSI. You can also make changes to the packages that you downloaded from the Package Library.

What if my Installation has more files than just an MSI or EXE?

Many installations require more than a single install file.

To be sure that these files are used during the installation, be sure to check the “Include Entire Directory” checkbox when you point the PDQ Package to the MSI or EXE.

Memory Requirements: 4 GB

OS Requirements: Windows 7, 8x, 10, or Server (2008x, 2012x, 2016x)

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tools\pdq-deploy_install.ahk
#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
 
Loop, 150
; check for .Net message for 5 minutes (2*150=300s)
{
 If WinExist("PDQ Deploy Install")
   {
    WinActivate
    Send !x
   }
  Sleep 2000
}
tools\chocolateyinstall.ps1
#https://link.pdq.com/DownloadLatest?Product=pdqdeploy
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
$packageName    = 'pdq-deploy'
$toolsDir       = "$(Split-Path -parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Definition)"
$ahkExe         = 'AutoHotKey'
$ahkFile        = "$toolsDir\pdq-deploy_install.ahk"
$url            = 'https://aafiles.blob.core.windows.net/files/PDQDeploy_17_2_0_0_fef0497c-d819-47b9-b115-c8e41f9fad94.zip'
$checksum       = '0739657360FFFCA54B706D92B6175931B1EAE3E319EDB2A68E16C2F686DD0017'
$fileLocation   = "$toolsDir\PDQDeploy.17.2.0.0.exe"

$packageArgs = @{
  packageName   = $packageName
  unzipLocation = $toolsDir
  fileType      = 'ZIP' 
  url           = $url
  checksum      = $checksum 
  checksumType  = 'sha256'
}

Install-ChocolateyZipPackage @packageArgs

$packageArgs = @{
  packageName    = $packageName
  fileType       = 'EXE'
  file           = $fileLocation
  silentArgs     = '/S'
  validExitCodes = @(0)
  softwareName   = 'PDQ Deploy*'
}

Start-Process $ahkExe $ahkFile  
Install-ChocolateyInstallPackage @packageArgs

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