Has anyone managed to create a customiseable MSI install with the ultravnc speedup driver or a bootup script for windows that will do the same thing?
I'd like to be able to deploy ultravnc across the network without having to visit each machine (200+ :x )
Thanks
Cheesegoduk
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Msi Installer(With driver) or script for network deployment
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cheesegoduk
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Script
I don't have a MSI script however I do have a autoit script if your interested in. This script has all files needed for UltraVNC and creates all registry keys needed for UltraVNC and puts it all into a EXE file. You can even make autoit create all shortcuts if you like.
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nobody481
GenControl
I think something that you all might want to know about is a program called GenControl. You don't have to install anything on the remote computer to connect to it. If the username you are logged in as is an administrator of the remote machine, then GenControl will copy VNC to the remote machine, start the service, and connect you to it. You can get it from http://www.gensortium.com/products/gencontrol.html
Re: GenControl
Cool, but can it be adapted to install UltraVNC?nobody481 wrote:I think something that you all might want to know about is a program called GenControl. You don't have to install anything on the remote computer to connect to it. If the username you are logged in as is an administrator of the remote machine, then GenControl will copy VNC to the remote machine, start the service, and connect you to it. You can get it from http://www.gensortium.com/products/gencontrol.html
Autoit
Any body who want to try using autoit here is a website you can download the script.
[url]http://kezmega.50megs.com/[/url]
Good luck. If you have any question just email me.
[url]http://kezmega.50megs.com/[/url]
Good luck. If you have any question just email me.
If you'd like me to host it for you, I will. Send an email to sbostedor@vncscan.com. Sending to everyone like this has to be a drag!
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Did anybody look at FastPush? Again, if you are in a domain and have admin rights, it will push it out to the machines for you.
http://www.darkage.co.uk/
I've used it many times. Nice script. You can modify it to meet your needs too.
Sean
http://www.darkage.co.uk/
I've used it many times. Nice script. You can modify it to meet your needs too.
Sean
Yes, VNCScan ( http://www.vncscan.com ) uses FastPush to push UltraVNC out to remote computers. You can even pass it alternate username/password and set up deployment profiles for different VNC deployment scenarios.
VNCScan is the only program that I know of that can push UltraVNC out to a network with MS Authentication enabled and configured.
VNCScan is the only program that I know of that can push UltraVNC out to a network with MS Authentication enabled and configured.
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I downloaded it. It looks like a reinvention of the wheel, really. The fastpush script already does what this new script is trying to do and it does an excellent job. Why do we need another push script when Richards works just fine?
If you want a push script and don't need all of the features of VNCScan, you can simply download the free script at :
http://www.darkage.co.uk/downloads/
If you want a push script and don't need all of the features of VNCScan, you can simply download the free script at :
http://www.darkage.co.uk/downloads/
I think that the difficult thing about installing remotely via MSI is tying in all of the custom settings. If you simply wanted an MSI an no script at all, you'd have to compile your custom VNC settings with that MSI somehow.
I guess that in order to better answer that question, we'd have to know exactly how you wish to deploy UltraVNC. How do you plan on getting this MSI to execute on the remote computers? Is it with Active Directory? If so, now do you plan on setting your custom VNC password on the remote computer and setting the other settings after the MSI has been ran?
If you answer at all involves a script then my last question would be "why not just do it all with the script?" I've made an MSI before using RapidDeploy by Altiris but I didn't see the benefit because in the end, I went right back to scripting to get the settings applied. It turned out to be a big waste of time.
I guess that in order to better answer that question, we'd have to know exactly how you wish to deploy UltraVNC. How do you plan on getting this MSI to execute on the remote computers? Is it with Active Directory? If so, now do you plan on setting your custom VNC password on the remote computer and setting the other settings after the MSI has been ran?
If you answer at all involves a script then my last question would be "why not just do it all with the script?" I've made an MSI before using RapidDeploy by Altiris but I didn't see the benefit because in the end, I went right back to scripting to get the settings applied. It turned out to be a big waste of time.
Have you checked out http://www.softpedia.com/get/Authoring- ... EMSI.shtml
I've not tried it, I just saw it in a google for "freeware create MSI"
I've not tried it, I just saw it in a google for "freeware create MSI"
That depends on how much it will cost me. 
If I can roll it out and create updated versions myself, it could be quite valuable. . .but I am using vnc. . .so that would reflect somewhat on my ability to pay for remote control. . .
Of course if one of these vnc management shops gets it in for uvnc that would be added value for them.
If I can roll it out and create updated versions myself, it could be quite valuable. . .but I am using vnc. . .so that would reflect somewhat on my ability to pay for remote control. . .Of course if one of these vnc management shops gets it in for uvnc that would be added value for them.
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The scripted version requires me to use yet another scripting syntax and make sure the interpreter is working on all machines. With a MSI, I can just publish it along with the other MSI packages I already deploy with a GPO via Active directory and force the software to install on the computer's system account's security level.
VNCScan already has a scripted way of remotely deploying UltraVNC. We're talking about an MSI, now.
So, you want an MSI with all of your settings predefined already? How do you plan on keeping it up to date when you want to use a different password or you decide that you want to use a different encoding?
This is the most major roadblock for a monolithic MSI file that deploys VNC and then also is responsible for your custom settings.
Would it be acceptable to be able to deploy a silent install of the files and basic default settings and then your custom settings are applied afterwards via login script or group policy?
So, you want an MSI with all of your settings predefined already? How do you plan on keeping it up to date when you want to use a different password or you decide that you want to use a different encoding?
This is the most major roadblock for a monolithic MSI file that deploys VNC and then also is responsible for your custom settings.
Would it be acceptable to be able to deploy a silent install of the files and basic default settings and then your custom settings are applied afterwards via login script or group policy?
Yes, I would like to configure all my settings for the MSI. I do not intend to change them very often. I use MSLogonII and have a set domain group that has access and the plugin is configured with one key for general use. Also, with MSI's I can apply new settings/update files by deploying the MSI again. I would be willing to change some settings with GPO, but all setup should be done in the MSI.
You're right, there are ways to do this through ini files but you have to create a new MSI with every new version release. With a scripted solutions like FastPush, you only need to replace the files in the folder and rerun the script as opposed to recompiling and MSI and adjusting custom setttings in ini files.
I believe that both have their usefulness. I'll create some freeware msi files and post them on vncscan.com soon. I think that, although MSI deployment isn't for everyone, there's certainly a place for it and you shouldn't have to purchase a commercial product for it (including VNCScan).
I believe that both have their usefulness. I'll create some freeware msi files and post them on vncscan.com soon. I think that, although MSI deployment isn't for everyone, there's certainly a place for it and you shouldn't have to purchase a commercial product for it (including VNCScan).