Python 3.5.2 installation problem

[techy32]

I am trying to install Python 3.5.2 but it does not give me the option to change path..

see screenshot attached.....

 

We are using roaming profiles....server 2012 R2.....windows 7 x32..

[angrycomputingteacher]

Try custom installer?

[mavhc]

My first question is: Where's the MSI installer?

[angrycomputingteacher]

I found a list of installers for python. One of them is for an msi https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/

[techy32]

I have downloaded .exe from python website and trying to install on a single PC manually. We are currently running python on Oracle virtualbox which is not very reliable after imaging... always something is not working....

[mavhc]

What’s coming for the Python 3.5 installer? | Steve Dower has more details

[techy32]

How this will work for students?

[mavhc]

What’s coming for the Python 3.5 installer? | Steve Dower has more details.

 

Ran the /layout command, sigh, 11 MSIs, all need a MST.

 

Apparently new installer is written by someone at Microsoft, who talks with the Visual Studio installer people, no wonder it's not easy to deploy with GPO.

 

Does have a point that C:\Python34 is writable by anyone though, that's bad.

[Arthur]

no wonder it's not easy to deploy with GPO.

It's easy to deploy with SCCM or PDQ Deploy though.

 

Install

python-3.5.2-amd64.exe /quiet

 

unattend.xml

 

Uninstall

python-3.5.2-amd64.exe /quiet /uninstall

[techy32]

Will this install for everyone?

[Arthur]

Will this install for everyone?

Yes. The InstallAllUsers setting in the Unattend.xml file ensures Python is installed for all users. As long as that is set to 1, Python will be installed to "C:\Program Files\Python35" and the shortcuts will be in "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Python 3.5".

 

I forgot to mention above that I used the /layout parameter to extract the files to a folder first.

[techy32]

We do have SCCM but never used that much. Can someone guide me how to install with SCCM? Website tutorial would be ideal......thank you ....

[mavhc]

I looked at PDQ Deploy, but it doesn't work for computers that are currently off unless you pay it seems

[mavhc]

New solution: Wsus Package Publisher - Home

 

Not quite sure which MSI GUID to pick, and why Python Launcher is in Add/Remove programs, but Python 3.5 isn't.

[techy32]

@mavhc thanks for the link....

[techy32]

unattend.xml

Code:

 

@Arthur where do I add this unattend.xml code in the application package? I am using msi file and created an SCCM application package. I am still stuck ....

[Arthur]

where do I add this unattend.xml code in the application package? I am using msi file and created an SCCM application package. I am still stuck ....

Save yourself the hassle and use the executable installer (currently python-3.5.2-amd64.exe or python-3.5.2.exe). The unattend.xml goes in the same folder as this EXE.

[School_IT_Guy]

Does anyone know how to push this out in an RM environment? Just started at a school running CC4, and I have never used RM before (not sure I'd want to again TBH).

[techy32]

RM should have created their own package for CC4. I had the privilege to work with CC3 for a year previously before moving on to vanilla network.

[School_IT_Guy]

Thanks apur32, I'll give RM a call.

[Techykev]

With CC4 packaging the thing to remember is that the exe or msi must be in a folder that contains only the required files as it will import all files and folders alongside it.

In the RMMC click the File menu and select Import, Package.

In the Package Type box select Community Connect 3 to allow you to import an msi or exe.

Browse to the location of the install file and use the drop down menu to change from "CC3 Package" to "All Files"

Select your file and click Open.

Tick the "Show Package properties" box and click OK.

 

After import you will need to edit the command line arguments, dependencies and constraints etc. and that's about it. More detailed instructions are available from RM Support website in the knowledgebase, search for CC4 packaging guide.

[supportman]

It's easy to deploy with SCCM or PDQ Deploy though.

 

Install

python-3.5.2-amd64.exe /quiet

 

unattend.xml

 

Uninstall

python-3.5.2-amd64.exe /quiet /uninstall

 

Long time ago I know but i'm trying to create package for python with the path option enabled. Any idea how to do this with PDQ deploy specifically?