Deploy 7-Zip with Custom MSI Parameters

What this recipe does

Use FileWave Central to deploy the 7-Zip MSI with a custom installation directory. The custom MSI options shown here remain available in current FileWave versions.

Ingredients

• FileWave Central

• 7-Zip MSI installer
  

FileWave runs MSI Filesets silently. Check the 7-Zip FAQ before changing installer properties, because the vendor defines the supported INSTALLDIR syntax.

Deploy the MSI

1. Download the current MSI from the official 7-Zip download page.

2. In FileWave Central, choose New Fileset and create an MSI Fileset from the installer.
3. Open the new Fileset and select Properties.
4. Under Custom MSI install options, enter INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\7-Zip" to use the path shown in this example.
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6. Leave Use MSI uninstaller enabled if your uninstall test confirms the package removes cleanly.
7. Select OK to save the Fileset.

Test installation and removal on a representative Windows device before wider deployment. This is especially important when users can install or remove 7-Zip through FileWave Kiosk.

Assign the Fileset

After the pilot succeeds, add the Fileset to a Deployment or Association for the intended Windows devices. Verify both the installed path and the Fileset status after activation.

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