Deploy AbaClient (French) with Intune

Overview

This guide covers deploying AbaClient (French) as a Windows app (Win32) in Microsoft Intune, including packaging, configuration, detection rules, assignments, and troubleshooting.

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Create Intune Package

1. Create a working folder on your local machine (for example: D:\Intune).
2. Create two subfolders inside the working folder: Input and Output.
   • D:\Intune\Input: Folder for all setup files. All files in this folder are compressed into an .intunewin file.
   • D:\Intune\Output: Stores the generated .intunewin package.
3. Place abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi in the Input folder.
4. Download the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool (IntuneWinAppUtil.exe) and place it in D:\Intune.

The folder structure should look like this before running the packaging tool:

D:\Intune
├── Input
│   └── abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi
├── Output
└── IntuneWinAppUtil.exe

5. Open Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt as Administrator.
6. Navigate to the working folder: cd D:\Intune.
7. Run the following packaging command to generate the abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin package. For packaging background, see .intunewin package preparation.

IntuneWinAppUtil.exe -c .\Input -s "abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi" -o .\Output

C:\> cd D:\Intune\\nD:\Intune> IntuneWinAppUtil.exe -c .\Input -s "abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi" -o .\Output\nINFO   Validating parameters\nINFO   Created: D:\Intune\Output\abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin\nINFO   Done!!!

8. After the command finishes, the generated package should be available in the D:\Intune\Output folder.

D:\Intune
├── Input
│   └── abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi
├── Output
│   └── abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin
└── IntuneWinAppUtil.exe

Note: Windows application size is capped at 30 GB per app.

Create the App

Open the Microsoft Intune admin center, then create the Win32 app shell and upload the package.

1. Go to Apps → Overview, then choose the Windows platform card (or expand Platforms and select Windows).

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   ✓ No app installation errors detected

2. Click Create to add a new app.

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   Platform: WindowsType: Win32

   Name ↑	Platform	Type

3. In the Select app type panel, choose Windows app (Win32).

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   Select app type

   Create app

   App type

   Select app type⌄

   Store app

   Microsoft Store app (new)

   Microsoft Store app (legacy)

   Microsoft 365 Apps

   Windows 10 and later

   Microsoft Edge, version 77 and later

   Windows 10 and later

   Web Application

   Windows web link

   Other

   Web link

   Line-of-business app

   Windows app (Win32)

4. On the App information page, click Select app package file.

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   1 App information2 Program3 Requirements4 Detection rules5 Dependencies6 Supersedence

   Select file * ⓘSelect app package file

5. Upload abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin, then confirm the App package file panel.

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   5 Dependencies6 Supersedence7 Assignments8 Review + create

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   App package file

   App package file * ⓘ

   "abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin"▣

   Name: AbaClient (French) 4.2.1165

   Platform: Windows

   App version: 4.2.1165

   MAM Enabled: No

   OK

Configure App Settings

6. Review the app information that appears in Intune and Company Portal.

   Name	AbaClient (French) 4.2.1165
   Description	AbaClient (French) 4.2.1165
   Publisher	Abacus Research AG
   App version	4.2.1165

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   1 App information2 Program3 Requirements4 Detection rules5 Dependencies

   Select file *

   abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin

   Name *

   AbaClient (French) 4.2.1165

   Description *

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   AbaClient (French) 4.2.1165

   Preview

   AbaClient (French) 4.2.1165

   Publisher *

   Abacus Research AG

   App Version

   4.2.1165

   Category

   0 selected⌄

   Show this as a featured app

   YesNo

   Information URL

   Enter a valid url

   Privacy URL

   Enter a valid url

   Developer

   Owner

   Notes

   Logo

   Select image

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7. Configure how Intune installs and uninstalls the app. Enter the values below in the Program tab and leave all other settings unchanged. See Intune install and uninstall commands for command guidance.

   Install/Uninstall type	Command line
   Install command	"%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi" /qn⧉
   Uninstall command	"%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /X {164626EC-8E48-4A5A-87BC-AA646CCDAE30} /qn⧉
   Install behavior	System
   Device restart behavior	App install may force a device restart
   Allow available uninstall	Yes
   Installation time required	60 minutes
   Return codes	Keep the default Intune return codes.

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   Specify app Installation and Uninstallation settings, including whether to use a script or command line, time limits, restart behavior, and return codes.

   Installer type

   Command line

   Install command *

   "%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi" /qn✓

   Uninstaller type

   Command line

   Uninstall command *

   "%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /X {164626EC-8E48-4A5A-87BC-AA646CCDAE30} /qn✓

   Installation time required (mins)

   60

   Allow available uninstall

   YesNo

   Install behavior

   SystemUser

   Device restart behavior

   App install may force a device restart

   Specify return codes to indicate post-installation behavior:

   Return code	Code type
   0	Success
   1707	Success
   3010	Soft reboot
   1641	Hard reboot
   1618	Retry

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8. Define which devices are eligible to install the app. Learn more in Intune requirements explained.

   Check operating system architecture	No. Allow this app to be installed on all systems.
   Minimum operating system	Windows 10 1607
   Additional requirement rules	No requirements are specified.

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   ✓ App information✓ Program3 Requirements4 Detection rules5 Dependencies

   Specify the requirements that devices must meet before the app is installed:

   Check operating system architecture

   Yes. Specify the systems the app can be installed on.

   No. Allow this app to be installed on all systems.

   Minimum operating system *

   Windows 10 1607⌄

   Disk space required (MB)

   Physical memory required (MB)

   Minimum number of logical processors required

   Minimum CPU speed required (MHz)

   Configure additional requirement rules

   Type	Path/Script
   No requirements are specified.

   + Add

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9. On the Detection rules page, set Rules format to Manually configure detection rules. For the concept, see Intune detection rules explained.

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   ✓ App information✓ Program✓ Requirements4 Detection rules5 Dependencies

   Configure app-specific rules used to detect the presence of the app.

   Rules format *

   Select one⌄

   Manually configure detection rules

   Use a custom detection script

10. Click Add to create a detection rule.

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    Rules format *Manually configure detection rulesTypeNo rules are specified.+ Add

11. Select the appropriate Rule type (MSI, File, or Registry) based on the installer. Use the table below as a reference.

    #	Type	Target	Method	Value
    1	File	%ProgramFiles%\Abacus\AbaClient\bin\abaclient.exe	String/version comparison	equals 4.2.1165.0
    2	Registry	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{164626EC-8E48-4A5A-87BC-AA646CCDAE30} → DisplayVersion	String comparison	equals 4.2.1165

    Associated with a 32-bit app on 64-bit clients: No.

12. On the Dependencies page, click Next unless this app must install after another app.

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    Dependencies

    Software dependencies are applications that must be installed before this application can be installed.

    No dependencies configured.+ Add

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13. On the Supersedence page, click Next unless this app replaces an older app.

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    Supersedence

    Use supersedence only when this app should replace or update another app.

    No supersedence configured.+ Add

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Assign and Deploy

14. On the Assignments page, add the target groups, users, or devices, then click Next.

    Assignment options

    Required

    Installs the app automatically on targeted users or devices. Use this after install, uninstall, and detection are verified.

    Available for enrolled devices

    Shows the app in Company Portal so users can install it manually. Use this for pilot users, IT validation, or optional apps.

    Uninstall

    Automatically removes the app from targeted devices. Use this when you need to retire or remove the app.

    Note: Start with a dedicated test group before broad deployment. For example, use the Required assignment option to automatically install the app on targeted devices.

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    ✓ App information✓ Program✓ Requirements✓ Detection rules✓ Dependencies✓ Supersedence7 Assignments

    Assignments

    Choose who should receive the app. Use a pilot group first, then expand deployment after validation.

    Required+ Add group+ Add all users+ Add all devices

    Available for enrolled devices+ Add group+ Add all users+ Add all devices

    Uninstall+ Add group

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15. Review all configuration details, then click Create to deploy the app.

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    Review + create

    Review the app configuration, then create the Win32 app.

    App information

    App package file

    abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin

    Name

    AbaClient (French)

    Publisher

    Abacus Research AG

    App version

    4.2.1165

    Program

    Install command

    "%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /i "abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.msi" /qn

    Uninstall command

    "%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" /X {164626EC-8E48-4A5A-87BC-AA646CCDAE30} /qn

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16. Verify the app in Intune. Confirm that the upload is finished, the application is saved, and the app overview shows the expected package details.

    Note: If Intune says the app is not ready yet, wait a few minutes and refresh the page.

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    ✓ AbaClient (French) upload finishedUpload of IntunePackage.intunewin finished.

    ✓ Application savedApplication saved successfully.

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    Essentials

    Publisher

    Abacus Research AG

    Operating system

    Windows

    Version

    4.2.1165

    Assigned

    No

    App package file

    abaclient-4.2.1165-fr.intunewin

Sync the Intune Policies

Windows devices normally check in with Intune every 8 hours. During pilot testing, use one of the sync options below to speed up app delivery. See how Intune device sync works for more detail.

End User Experience

After the device receives the policy, the end-user experience depends on the assignment type. Available apps appear in Company Portal so users can install them manually without admin rights. See Required vs Available app assignments for the assignment differences.

Required apps install automatically. During installation, Windows may show notifications from Microsoft Intune Management Extension. Users can see the app move from installing to installed.

Note: Notification visibility depends on Windows notification settings and Intune app deployment behavior.

Tracking the App Deployment

To check deployment status in the Intune admin center, go to Apps and select the app. The Device status chart shows how many devices have installed it.

Click Device install status or User install status to see the list of devices or users with their installation status.

Uninstall the App from Intune

When the app is no longer needed, remove it by changing the Intune assignment to Uninstall for the target group.

1. Go to Apps → All apps, then select the app you want to remove.

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   Name ↑↓	Type	Status	Version
   AbaClient (French)	Windows app (Win32)	Available	4.2.1165

2. Open Properties and click Edit next to Assignments.

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   Properties

   AssignmentsEdit

   Assignment type	Group
   Required	Test_Devices
   Available	No assignments
   Uninstall	No assignments

3. Move the target group to the Uninstall section.

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   Edit application

   Required

   No target group is needed for removal.

   Available for enrolled devices

   No assignments.

   Uninstall

   + Add group

   Assignment type	Group
   Uninstall	Test_Devices

   Review + saveCancel

4. Review the assignment, then click Save. Devices will remove the app after the policy is applied.

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   Review + save

   Assignments

   Assignment type	Group
   Uninstall	Test_Devices

   SaveCancel

After saving, the uninstall policy is applied. The device removes the app automatically.

Note: The uninstall process may take a few minutes depending on device check-in and policy sync timing.

Troubleshooting

If the deployment does not behave as expected, use the checks below to quickly identify common issues before modifying the configuration. For deeper debugging, review Intune Management Extension logs.