Startup script - install software - add/remove programs

[Drew]

Hello Microsoft,

I have a problem with a startup script I am running. It’s a VBS script that
runs as a startup script, applied to Computer objects. This enables me to
deploy software to machines, without requiring the user to be an admin. The
script copies the file down to the PC, and installs without a problem.

The program functions properly, the only thing is that the program is not
listed in Add/Remove programs. Keep in mind that I don't want to use the
Software Installation feature of Group Policy; it has to be a script applied
to computer objects.

I checked the registry, and the program is listed in the uninstall registry
key. I have checked the key length and it is under 64 characters, and there
is no white space issue either.

Some one hinted towards that fact that the program is probably being
installed under the system account, and that may be why it’s not listed,
however I have not found any supporting documentation or a work around

Anyone have any idea?

[PC]

It is being installed under the system account. The add/remove programs
might be a user (not computer) register subhive, even if it's the master/all
users one. Of course, I'm completely speculating, you'll need to check for
yourself.

I seriously recommend that your use one of the products that repackages to
MSI and use AD for deployment, even if the underlying software is just a
script. Is not, get SMS, I believe it'll elevate privleges. Why not MSI?