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= '''WPKG''' =
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'''WPKG''' is an automated software deployment, upgrade and removal program for Windows.
 
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[http://wpkg.org WPKG] is an automated software deployment, upgrade and removal script for Windows.
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It can be used to push/pull software packages, such as Service Packs, hotfixes, or program installations from a central server (for example, Samba or Active Directory) to a number of workstations.
 
It can be used to push/pull software packages, such as Service Packs, hotfixes, or program installations from a central server (for example, Samba or Active Directory) to a number of workstations.
  
It can run as a service to install software in the background, without user interaction.
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It can run as a service to install software in the background (silent install), without user interaction.
 
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It can install MSI, InstallShield, PackagefortheWeb etc. packages, and all other packages using repackaging or some batch scripting.
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= WPKG overview =
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WPKG can add great value to your Samba or Active Directory setup, as it allows to perform software installation, updates, removal etc. on your workstations.
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It is also possible to execute custom scripts on your workstations, like synchronizing time, setting printers, changing permissions or adding registry entries (basically, some of the things you would do with Active Directory and Group Policy / GPO).
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This is a list that summarizes what WPKG can do for you:
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* deploy software in any format - MSI, EXE, etc.
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* deploy software to different groups of computers or single workstations
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* easily install, upgrade or remove software
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* run custom scripts to set printers, synchronize time, change permissions, add registry entries etc.
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* work in a domain, in a workgroup, or even over internet or VPN (no domain controller needed)
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* work with Linux (Samba), Windows servers, or any other systems supporting Windows Network Neighbourhood
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* work with Windows 9x, Me, 2000, XP and 2003 clients
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* extremely small footprint on the client: no additional service is started
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* extremely small footprint on the server: no additional service/daemon is started
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* keep inventory of software installed on your Windows workstations
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'''You are welcome to edit this WPKG Wiki.'''
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To add new pages, do the following:
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It can install MSI, InstallShield, PackagefortheWeb, Inno Setup, Nullsoft, other software installers or .exe packages, .bat and .cmd scripts and similar: no more repackaging to perform software installation.
  
- Type your search phrase in the "search" box and press "Go".
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WPKG is open source software.
  
- If there are any similar pages, you are welcome to correct them.
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- If there are no similar pages, follow "create an article with this title" link to create a new article.
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<td align="left" colspan="4" style="background: #858585; vertical-align: top; color: white;">&nbsp;'''Quick links'''</td>
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'''[[WPKG overview|Overview]]'''<br/>
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Introduction to WPKG features and key benefits.
  
'''[[Special:Allpages|Index of all pages in WPKG Wiki]]'''
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'''[[Screenshots|Screenshots]]'''<br/>
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See for yourself how easy it is to deploy software with WPKG.
  
'''[[Special:Categories|List of all categories]]'''
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'''[[:Category:Silent_Installers|Silent installers]]'''<br/>
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A huge database of silent installers. You can use it even if you don't run WPKG yet!
  
'''[[:Category: Silent Installers | Silent Installers]]'''
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'''[[Documentation|Documentation, tips & troubleshooting]]'''<br/>
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Different documents that help with small and big issues. Start with the basic introduction to see how WPKG works, and dive into more technical articles.
  
'''[[:Category: Articles | Articles]]'''
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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'''[[Testimonials|Testimonials]]'''<br/>
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Find out what our users have to say.<br/>
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Also, we would be glad to hear what you think about WPKG.
  
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'''[[Support|Support]]'''<br/>
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If you want to follow discussions and share your opinion you can join the mailing lists.<br/>
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If you have issues to report, use our bug tracking system.<br/>
  
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'''[[Special:Recentchanges|Recent changes]]'''<br/>
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Track the most recent changes to the wiki.
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For a quick help on using Wiki, visit [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents Wikimedia help page].
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 14 July 2016

WPKG is an automated software deployment, upgrade and removal program for Windows.

It can be used to push/pull software packages, such as Service Packs, hotfixes, or program installations from a central server (for example, Samba or Active Directory) to a number of workstations.

It can run as a service to install software in the background (silent install), without user interaction.

It can install MSI, InstallShield, PackagefortheWeb, Inno Setup, Nullsoft, other software installers or .exe packages, .bat and .cmd scripts and similar: no more repackaging to perform software installation.

WPKG is open source software.

 Quick links

Overview
Introduction to WPKG features and key benefits.

Screenshots
See for yourself how easy it is to deploy software with WPKG.

Silent installers
A huge database of silent installers. You can use it even if you don't run WPKG yet!

Documentation, tips & troubleshooting
Different documents that help with small and big issues. Start with the basic introduction to see how WPKG works, and dive into more technical articles.

    


Testimonials
Find out what our users have to say.
Also, we would be glad to hear what you think about WPKG.

Support
If you want to follow discussions and share your opinion you can join the mailing lists.
If you have issues to report, use our bug tracking system.

Recent changes
Track the most recent changes to the wiki.