

To create a Group Policy Object (GPO) to use to distribute the software package, follow these steps: msi file, run the administrative installation ( setup.exe /a) to copy the files to the distribution point.

Copy or install the package to the distribution point.Set permissions on the share to allow access to the distribution package.Create a shared network folder where you'll put the Windows Installer package (.msi file) that you want to distribute.Log on to the server as an administrator.To publish or assign a computer program, create a distribution point on the publishing server by following these steps:

Windows Server 2003 Group Policy automated-program installation requires client computers that are running Microsoft Windows 2000 or a later version.
