Chrome

In this article, we will go over how to deploy Google Chrome using the Win32 app method in Microsoft Intune. Previously, I demonstrated how to deploy Chrome using Line of Business (LOB) apps. However, based on feedback from a discussion on LinkedIn, I’ve decided to implement it using the Win32 app method for a more efficient approach. Without further delay, let’s begin the demo. Preparing the Win32 Package I’ve already prepared the necessary PowerShell scripts and converted them into a Win32 Intune package. To save you the hassle of going through the conversion process yourself, you can download the pre-converted file (install.intunewin) directly from my GitHub repository. If you want to see the contents of the converted package, I’ve also attached the original scripts within the repository’s zip file. (Refer to Figure 1 for a visual guide) Step 1: Login to Microsoft Intune Go to Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Navigate to Apps > All Apps. Click on +Add. In the right-hand panel, under App type, select Windows app (Win32) from the dropdown list and click Select. (Refer to Figure 2) Step 2: Uploading the Win32 Package On the App package file page, click the Browse button. Select the converted .intunewin file that you downloaded earlier. Click OK to proceed. (Refer to Figure 3) Step 3: Enter Application Details On this page, you’ll need to fill in the necessary information for the application you’re deploying. Here’s what you should provide: Application Name: Enter “Google Chrome” or your preferred name for easy identification. Description: Provide a brief description, such as “Google Chrome Browser Deployment via Win32 in Intune.” Publisher: Enter “Google LLC.” Version (Optional): Enter the version number of the Google Chrome installer you’re deploying (e.g., 115.0.5790.170). Category (Optional): Choose a category, such as “Browsers” or “Productivity,” to help organize your apps. Information URL (Optional): Add a link to additional information or documentation if applicable. Once you’ve filled in all the details, click Next to proceed to the next step. (Refer to Figure 4) Step 4: Configure Installation & Uninstallation: Install Command %SystemRoot%sysnativeWindowsPowerShellv1.0powershell.exe -executionpolicy bypass -command .install.ps1 Uninstall Command %SystemRoot%sysnativeWindowsPowerShellv1.0powershell.exe -executionpolicy bypass -command .uninstall.ps1 Set Device Restart Behavior to No specific action to suppress device restarts after installation. (Refer to Figure 5) Step 5: Set Requirements On the Requirements page, you must specify the mandatory conditions for app installation. These requirements ensure the app is only installed on compatible devices.For example, here are the requirements for this deployment: Operating System Architecture: 64-bit Minimum Operating System: Windows 10 1607 or later (Refer to Figure 6) Step 6: Add Detection Rules I’ve provided detection rules within the GitHub repository that you’ll need to upload at this step. (Refer to Figure 7) Step 7: Assign the App Under Assignments, you can choose to assign the app to All Devices under the Required section to ensure it is deployed across all endpoints. Alternatively, you can specify certain device groups for more targeted deployment. (Refer to Figure 8) Step 8: Review & Create Review your settings on the Review + create page. If everything looks good, click Create to finalize the app deployment. (Refer to Figure 9) Step 9: Monitor the Deployment Once the app has been created, you can monitor its progress in the Notifications area of the Intune Admin Center. (Refer to Figure 10) Step 10: Sync Devices with Intune The app will be installed on the assigned devices the next time they check in with Intune. To speed up the process, you can manually sync the devices. This method allows you to streamline your deployments and ensures that apps are efficiently installed on your managed devices through Microsoft Intune.

To begin deploying Google Chrome using Microsoft Intune, follow these streamlined steps. I’ve included images to guide you through each part of the process. Step 1: Download Google Chrome Enterprise First, download the Enterprise version of Google Chrome from the following link: Download Google Chrome Enterprise. Figure 1: Download the Enterprise version of Google Chrome. Step 2: Access Apps in Intune Navigate to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center and go to Apps > Windows  Figure 2: Navigate to the Apps section in Intune. Step 3: Add App Type  as a Line of Business App After selecting Add, choose the App type. Select Line of business app from the list and click Select. Figure 3: Choose the Line of Business app type. Step 4: Select the Google Chrome MSI File In the App package file section, click Select file. Choose the downloaded Google Chrome MSI file from your computer. Click OK to upload the file. Figure 4: Select and upload the Google Chrome MSI file. Step 5: Configure App Details Name: Enter a name for the app, such as “Google Chrome.” Publisher: Type “Google.” Version: Specify the version of Chrome you downloaded. Additional fields are optional. Fill them out as needed based on your organization’s requirements.             Figure 5: Configure the app settings. Step 6: Assign the App After uploading the Google Chrome app to Intune, go to the Assignments section. Here, you can target specific groups or select all devices for deployment. Click Next to proceed.          Figure 6: Assign the app to devices or user groups. Step 7: Finalize the Creation Click Create to complete the app creation process.                 Figure 7: Finalize the app creation. Step 8: Deployment The app will be processed and deployed to the assigned devices. This may take some time. Figure 8: Deployment in progress. Final Output Figure 9: Final Output This guide provides a clear and concise overview of how to create and deploy the Google Chrome app in Intune. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to ask. Your feedback is valuable—please let me know how this guide worked for you or if there are any areas for improvement. Thanks for reading!