This guide provides instructions for deploying the E3 Application via Microsoft Intune as a Line-of-Business (LoB) app.
Microsoft Intune: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-intune
E3 Application MSI: https://e3-apps.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emergent3+4.0.0.msi
Deployment Steps
1. Navigate to Apps in Intune
In the Microsoft Intune admin center, go to:
Apps > Windows
2. Create a New App
- Click on Create
3. Select App Type
- From the Select app type dropdown, choose Line-of-business app
- Click Select
4. Upload App Package File
- Click on Select app package file
- Click the folder icon to browse for your application package
- Upload the E3Application.msi file
- Once uploaded, click OK
5. Configure App Information
In the App information section, enter the following:
- Name: Emergent3
- Description: Emergent3
- Publisher: Emergent3
In the Command-line arguments field, enter:
/quiet /norestart /l*v "C:\ProgramData\Logs\E3_install.log"
Click Next
6. Configure Assignments
In the Assignments tab, define how the app will be distributed:
- Required: The app will be automatically installed for assigned users/devices
- Available for enrolled devices: Users can install the app from the Company Portal
- Uninstall: The app will be removed from assigned users/devices if already installed
Configure assignments according to your organization’s needs.
Click Next
7. Review and Create
In the Review + Create tab:
- Review all settings
- Verify app information and command-line arguments
- If everything is correct, click Create
Installation Parameters
- /quiet – Silent installation (no user interaction)
- /norestart – Prevents automatic restart
- /l*v – Creates a detailed installation log
Common Installation Issues
Issue 1: Installation Fails with Error 1603
Symptoms: Generic installation failure
Solutions:
- Check installation log for specific error details
- Ensure the device has at least 500MB of free disk space
Verify Windows Installer service is running:
sc query msiserver
sc start msiserver
- Run installation with elevated privileges
Clear Windows Installer cache:
%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /unregister
%windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver
Issue 2: Error 1618 - Another Installation in Progress
Symptoms: Installation blocked by another installer
Solutions:
- Wait for other installations to complete
Restart Windows Installer service:
net stop msiserver
net start msiserver
- Check for stuck installer processes in Task Manager
- Reboot the device if needed
Issue 3: Error 1639 - Invalid Command Line Argument
Symptoms: Incorrect msiexec parameters
Solutions:
- Verify command line syntax
Use the correct format:
msiexec /i "path\to\file.msi" /quiet
- Ensure file path has no special characters
- Enclose file paths with spaces in quotes
Issue 4: Application Not Starting After Installation
Symptoms: Installation succeeds, but the app does not launch
Solutions:
- Check Windows Event Viewer for app errors
- Verify all dependencies are installed:
- .NET Framework (version X.X)
- Visual C++ Redistributables
- Windows Updates
- Run the app once as administrator:
runas /user:Administrator "C:\Program Files\E3Application\E3App.exe"
- Check antivirus exclusions
Issue 5: Add the Application to Windows Startup
Symptoms: Installation succeeds, but the app does not launch when Windows is started
Solutions: To launch the E3 Application automatically on user login, follow these steps:
Using Task Manager:
- Right-click on the Start button and select Task Manager
- Go to the Startup tab
- If the E3 Application appears in the list:
- Right-click it and click Enable
- If it does not appear:
- Click Run new task
- Select the E3 Application
- Click Ok
Note: The default path to E3 Application is “C:\Program Files\Emergent3\Emergent3.exe”.
This ensures the E3 Application will launch automatically every time the user logs in.
Pre-Installation Requirements
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Minimum 4GB RAM
- Minimum 500MB free disk space
- Administrator privileges
- Active internet connection (for license validation)
Deploying the Uninstall Script via Microsoft Intune
To deploy the above script using Microsoft Intune:
Step 1: Save the Script File
- Open Notepad or any text editor.
- Paste the script into the file:
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object { $_.Name -eq "Emergent3" } | ForEach-Object {
$_.Uninstall()
}
Save the file with the extension .ps1, for example: Uninstall-Emergent3.ps1
Ensure the file is saved with a .ps1 extension, not .txt.
Step 2: Upload to Intune
- Open the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
- Navigate to:
Devices > Scripts and remediations > Add > Windows 10 and later > PowerShell
- Upload the .ps1 script you created.
- Configure the script settings:
- Run this script using the logged on credentials: No
- Enforce script signature check: No
- Run script in 64-bit PowerShell Host: Yes
- Assign the script to the target device group(s).
- Review and finish the deployment.
The script will be executed on the assigned devices the next time they check in with Intune (usually within a few hours).
Important Notice
- Automatic Restart: The system may automatically reboot after the uninstallation, depending on how the application was originally installed.
- It is recommended to notify users and ensure they save their work before running this script.
- If deploying via Microsoft Intune, make sure your configuration allows for system restarts or that users are informed in advance.