How to put license key along with Win32 app deployment via intune

Question

Hi team,

I am looking to get your inputs on how to put license key for an application along with Win32 app deployment via Intune.

I am able to install the app with Win32 via Intune, but activation is required.

For example- Nitro Pro PDF is an app and using msiexec for install and uninstall.

Answer 1

Hi

For software pushed, by GPO or Intune you need to create a transform file. Use ORCA, or try Nitro Deployment utility

After that, via Intune you pack all the file together, and you create a small batch file that call MSIEXEC with the transform's file. An example here;

The limitation you will have is the way to software activate, some will allows transform's file, other will need an account in exemple.

Answer 2

Hello Param

Step 1: Prepare the Installation Package

1. Extract the MSI: If Nitro Pro PDF comes in a different format (like an EXE), you may need to extract the MSI file from it. This can often be achieved by using a command like:
2. Command-Line Options: Check the official documentation or resources for Nitro Pro to identify any command-line options that can be used for silent installation. For example, it might support options like:

Step 2: Licensing Activation

1. License Key Configuration: Determine how the license key for Nitro Pro can be applied. Some applications allow license keys to be provided during installation via command-line switches. Consult Nitro's documentation for specifics on whether this is an option (e.g., LICENSEKEY=<your_key>).
2. Post-installation Script: If the license key cannot be provided during the installation:
   • Create a script (like a PowerShell script) to apply the license key after installation. Here’s a simplified example:

Copy# Script to activate Nitro Pro PDF$licenseKey = "your_license_key_here"$nitroExePath = "C:\Program Files\Nitro\Pro 13\NitroPro.exe" # Adjust path as necessary# Command to activate Nitro ProStart-Process -FilePath $nitroExePath -ArgumentList "/activate $licenseKey" -Wait

Copymsiexec /i NitroPro.msi /qn

Answer 3

@Param, Thanks for posting in Q&A.

From your description, I know you want to put license key along with Win32 app deployment via Intune.

Based on my research, here are some links with useful information you can refer to.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Intune/comments/15ygf06/nitropdf_license_key_activation/

https://community.gonitro.com/topic/13484-possibilities-installing-nitro-pdf-with-intune/

Non-official, just for reference.

Hope it will help.

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