A free tool to quickly convert .exe setup application to a msi package.
If an application comes without a .msi file you cannot use the deploying by using GPO. However you can publish it by making msi package with the Exe to Msi Converter. Tool builds setup executable in to a msi package which can be used for deployment on multiple machines via Active Directory.
System Requirements:
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows Server;
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Run As System
It is a simple tool that enables you to start a program or run command and script under a local system account. Requires administrative privileges on the PC. This tool is fully compatible with Vista UAC .
For example, to launch an interactive command prompt as a system account simply type ‘cmd’.
To run batch file use ‘cmd /c [filepath]’ command.
System Requirements:
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows Server 2000-2008;
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