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Deploying application updates.

Deploying application updates.

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SuperAnimals72
Junior Member
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10-30-2025, 12:22 PM
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Hi there. Let me know if you need adjustments in direction. This topic seems a bit off the usual forum path—make sure it fits somewhere else if needed. I’m trying to understand deployment options for software across many PCs. We’re considering Microsoft AppVision or VMware ThinApp, aiming to create and send packages that install locally on each machine. It’s unusual to see this in action across multiple systems at once, so I’m looking for real-world examples or advice. Any insights would be really helpful!
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SuperAnimals72
10-30-2025, 12:22 PM #1

Hi there. Let me know if you need adjustments in direction. This topic seems a bit off the usual forum path—make sure it fits somewhere else if needed. I’m trying to understand deployment options for software across many PCs. We’re considering Microsoft AppVision or VMware ThinApp, aiming to create and send packages that install locally on each machine. It’s unusual to see this in action across multiple systems at once, so I’m looking for real-world examples or advice. Any insights would be really helpful!

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_Sherder_
Member
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10-30-2025, 02:03 PM
#2
Examine PDQ Deploy
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_Sherder_
10-30-2025, 02:03 PM #2

Examine PDQ Deploy

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awesomness44
Junior Member
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10-30-2025, 11:02 PM
#3
Check out Intune on Microsoft's site – it comes bundled with certain Office 365 plans, so you might already have access.
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awesomness44
10-30-2025, 11:02 PM #3

Check out Intune on Microsoft's site – it comes bundled with certain Office 365 plans, so you might already have access.

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25daniel
Member
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11-14-2025, 09:10 PM
#4
It should handle deploying apps to a large number of PCs. No special setups are required.
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25daniel
11-14-2025, 09:10 PM #4

It should handle deploying apps to a large number of PCs. No special setups are required.

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Wildman_Billy
Junior Member
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11-16-2025, 01:47 PM
#5
You're setting up the software on the devices. The free edition of PDQ Deploy offers restricted capabilities, and scheduling updates isn't possible. Enterprise licensing starts near $500 per administrator.
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Wildman_Billy
11-16-2025, 01:47 PM #5

You're setting up the software on the devices. The free edition of PDQ Deploy offers restricted capabilities, and scheduling updates isn't possible. Enterprise licensing starts near $500 per administrator.

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JBlueMonkey
Junior Member
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11-16-2025, 02:10 PM
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Enterprise shines when you rely on it heavily. You just need a deployment tool. I run a VM, but my setup works too. We coordinate releases and similar tasks.
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JBlueMonkey
11-16-2025, 02:10 PM #6

Enterprise shines when you rely on it heavily. You just need a deployment tool. I run a VM, but my setup works too. We coordinate releases and similar tasks.

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NateDawgg2020
Member
69
11-27-2025, 04:58 AM
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I've experimented with it and it functions well, though there are some issues with custom packages. I tried Vivaldi as a trial version and managed to install it on a machine. However, it no longer opens properly. Oops, I should have mentioned you, @beanhubbleday
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NateDawgg2020
11-27-2025, 04:58 AM #7

I've experimented with it and it functions well, though there are some issues with custom packages. I tried Vivaldi as a trial version and managed to install it on a machine. However, it no longer opens properly. Oops, I should have mentioned you, @beanhubbleday

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MaccaGames
Junior Member
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12-06-2025, 02:44 AM
#8
@beanhubbleday Thank you so much. This program is amazing.
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MaccaGames
12-06-2025, 02:44 AM #8

@beanhubbleday Thank you so much. This program is amazing.

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jjsoini
Posting Freak
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12-06-2025, 03:02 AM
#9
Great to hear it’s functioning for you. Yep, that works.
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jjsoini
12-06-2025, 03:02 AM #9

Great to hear it’s functioning for you. Yep, that works.