Deploying Microsoft Teams in OS build Task Sequence

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Deploying Microsoft Teams in OS build Task Sequence

David Zemdegs 1,596

Has anyone been able to deploy Microsoft Teams during the OS build task sequence? If so, how?
Given the MSI is Install for User I cant see how it can be done.
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David Z

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Answer 1

Simon Ren-MSFT 40,341 Microsoft External Staff

Hi,

Thanks for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

We recommend that you deploy the package to the computer, so all new users of the machine will also benefit from this deployment. So please change Install behaviour to Install for System to have a try.

The Teams MSI will place an installer in Program Files. Whenever a user signs into a new Windows User Profile, the installer will be launched and a copy of the Teams app will be installed in that user's AppData folder. If a user already has the Teams app installed in the AppData folder, the MSI installer will skip the process for that user.

A similar thread for your reference: How to Deploy Microsoft Teams through SCCM
Note: This is non-Microsoft link, just for your reference.

Best regards,
Simon

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David Zemdegs 1,596 Reputation points

2021-08-09T00:35:31.09+00:00

I changed it to 'Install for system'. It installed successfully during the OSD task sequence.
However, the shortcut on the desktop doesnt work. It refers to 'update.exe' within the local profile and that file doesnt exist.
Simon Ren-MSFT 40,341 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-08-10T09:14:11.733+00:00

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Have you change the default install locations? If yes, please try the default location C:\Program Files (x86)\Teams Installer on 64-bit operating systems and C:\Program Files\Teams Installer on 32-bit operating systems.

Thanks and regards,
Simon
David Zemdegs 1,596 Reputation points

2021-08-10T22:02:21.68+00:00

When deploying the MSI you cannot change the install location. Besides, there is a Teams Installer under program files. But still logging on does nothing and the shortcut doesnt work.
Simon Ren-MSFT 40,341 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-08-11T06:44:10.95+00:00

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

This is a strange issue. I will do more research, if there is any update, I will let you know. Thanks for your understanding.

Best regards,
Simon
David Zemdegs 1,596 Reputation points

2021-08-11T22:59:10.923+00:00

I am going to give this a try:

https://sysmansquad.com/2021/01/26/trigger-teams-installer-for-user-after-machine-wide-installer/

Answer 2

David Zemdegs 1,596

and then there's this:
https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/555103-public/suggestions/37745602-disable-desktop-shortcut-creation

Simon Ren-MSFT 40,341 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-08-05T08:46:38.09+00:00

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

As a support Engineer, we are also responsible for collection customer feedback of product itself and try the best to deliver it to the product team, in order to improve customer experience. About disabling desktop shortcut creation of Windows Teams installation, we will summarize this and try to deliver it to product team, but not guaranteed. Once there is any feedback, we will get back to you at the first time. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Best regards,
Simon

Answer 3

David Zemdegs 1,596

What is happening is that the Teams installer is installed under 'Program Files (x86)', but the autorun registry key is pointing to 'Program Files'. I have put in a support call to MS about this.

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