# Latest

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## [Code Formatting in posts](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/code-formatting-in-posts/27)

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**Author:** [@sintaxasn](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/sintaxasn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/code-formatting-in-posts/27 "2018-07-12T20:15:18Z")

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To use code formatting in posts, use the \</\> Icon in the toolbar. If you do not see the \</\> icon, click the :gear: icon and select it from the dropdown. This will create a fenced code block: \`\`\` type or paste c…

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## [Welcome to the PSAppDeployToolkit community](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/welcome-to-the-psappdeploytoolkit-community/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/welcome-to-the-psappdeploytoolkit-community/8 "2018-07-03T14:39:18Z")

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Here you can pose questions, provide feedback, report issues, and generally seek help from the community with the toolkit, as well as installation scripts.

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## [V4.2.0 rc1 - Start-ADTMsiProcess and Adobe Products curious Handling](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/v4-2-0-rc1-start-adtmsiprocess-and-adobe-products-curious-handling/7546)

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**Author:** [@BlackBox](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/BlackBox)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/v4-2-0-rc1-start-adtmsiprocess-and-adobe-products-curious-handling/7546 "2026-09-22T09:29:52Z")

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I package the Creative Cloud as an offline installation and had some curious problems with it. Start-MsiProcess didn't found an installed Adobe Acrobat when it's installed from Creative Cloud Pic 1: the "fail…

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## [Show-ADTInstallationRestartPrompt does not result in a restart](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationrestartprompt-does-not-result-in-a-restart/7544)

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**Author:** [@rebobms](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/rebobms)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationrestartprompt-does-not-result-in-a-restart/7544 "2026-09-19T11:11:42Z")

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Hi, Show-ADTInstallationRestartPrompt \` -SilentRestart \` -SilentCountdown 1 does not seem result in an actual restart. It does, however, log that a restart is intended. \[Post-Install\] …

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## [Why does this uninstallation sometimes fail?](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/why-does-this-uninstallation-sometimes-fail/7553)

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**Author:** [@michael.w98](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/michael.w98)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/why-does-this-uninstallation-sometimes-fail/7553 "2026-09-18T14:34:23Z")

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Message : Execution failed with exit code \[1\]. FullyQualifiedErrorId : ProcessExitCodeError,Start-ADTProcess ScriptStackTrace : bei Start-ADTProcess\<Process\>, C:\\WINDOWS\\IMECache\\b802501f-2f15-4a46-9…

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## [Need to uninstall the application which installed](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/need-to-uninstall-the-application-which-installed/7552)

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**Author:** [@anil](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/anil)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/need-to-uninstall-the-application-which-installed/7552 "2026-09-18T14:29:40Z")

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Hi Mates, I want to uninstall the application which is installed in user profile and system profiles,install new version only in system level.how to implement both in single package.And also pls help where will log file…

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## [Show-ADTInstallationWelcome v4.1.8 Noticed errors](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationwelcome-v4-1-8-noticed-errors/7308)

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**Author:** [@Tropheusman](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Tropheusman)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationwelcome-v4-1-8-noticed-errors/7308 "2026-09-09T14:50:37Z")

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Something changed between v4.1.7 and 4.1.8 regarding the Show-ADTInstallationWelcome cmdlet. 4.1.8 runs better than 4.1.7, but still not as it should. With 4.1.7 the install would fail completely (explained here PSADTv4…

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## [PSADT 4.2 RC1 - Show-ADTInstallationRestartPrompt Question](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-2-rc1-show-adtinstallationrestartprompt-question/7541)

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**Author:** [@rebobms](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/rebobms)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-2-rc1-show-adtinstallationrestartprompt-question/7541 "2026-09-08T07:32:16Z")

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Hi, Does the SilentRestart option support -ShutdownReasonText? If so, can the documentation be updated so that it shows that? If it does not, is there a reason that it was excluded? Thanks much!

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## [4.1.8 - Close-adtsession exit code is not returned to Start-Process](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-1-8-close-adtsession-exit-code-is-not-returned-to-start-process/7542)

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**Author:** [@ilroby](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/ilroby)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-1-8-close-adtsession-exit-code-is-not-returned-to-start-process/7542 "2026-09-03T12:27:13Z")

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Hi, Pls let me know what I'm doing wrong, this feels like a dumb mistake I'm making somewhere... From a .ps1 script I am calling a relatively simple PSADT install that checks a few registry entries and if found exits w…

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## [4.1.8 - Running as SYSTEM + custom Interactive PowerShell GUI](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-1-8-running-as-system-custom-interactive-powershell-gui/7540)

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**Author:** [@Boofhead](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Boofhead)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-1-8-running-as-system-custom-interactive-powershell-gui/7540 "2026-08-31T07:41:55Z")

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Hello, Familiar with PowerShell but a noob with PSAppDeployToolkit. Grabbed the latest PSAppDeployToolkit 4.1.8 Trying to deploy Win32 app via Intune that needs to run as SYSTEM. Need to display a custom PowerShell G…

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## [4.1.8 - PSADT 4.1 launched from Intune executes in 32 Bit, Regression from 4.0](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-1-8-psadt-4-1-launched-from-intune-executes-in-32-bit-regression-from-4-0/7528)

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**Author:** [@abc](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/abc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-1-8-psadt-4-1-launched-from-intune-executes-in-32-bit-regression-from-4-0/7528 "2026-08-26T10:53:27Z")

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I found this issue when I was testing 4.1.8 with Set-ADTRegistryKey. The logs correctly show that the registry keys are created and set at the expected path. \<!\[LOG\[\[Post-Install\] :: Setting registry key value: \[Micros…

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## [PSADT 4.1.8: ESP Variable](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-1-8-esp-variable/7539)

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**Author:** [@RorySRut](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/RorySRut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-1-8-esp-variable/7539 "2026-08-25T18:36:27Z")

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In the log files there is the line: \[Initialization\] :: Device has completed the OOBE and toolkit is not running with an active ESP in progress. Is there a variable that is set that can be used for checking for ESP? If…

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## [V4.2.0 Customisation](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/v4-2-0-customisation/7536)

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**Author:** [@Gordy\_B](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Gordy_B)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/v4-2-0-customisation/7536 "2026-08-24T16:59:02Z")

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In all 4.x releases, we placed our own variables within @adtsession example below: PreReq = 'Pre-Requisite Installs' ##\*=============================================== ##\* MARK: Pre-Requisite Installs ##\*============…

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## [\[PSADT 4.18\] Failed to refresh the Desktop and the](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-18-failed-to-refresh-the-desktop-and-the/7532)

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**Author:** [@MiTo](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/MiTo)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-18-failed-to-refresh-the-desktop-and-the/7532 "2026-08-24T09:17:10Z")

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Hey, sometime, actually often encounter the following error during deployment. After a MSI Installation refresh Desktop fails (PSADT 4.18): \[Install\] :: Failed to refresh the Desktop and the Windows Explorer environme…

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## [Setting DefaultTimeout greater than 9999 seconds](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/setting-defaulttimeout-greater-than-9999-seconds/7537)

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**Author:** [@optimistician](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/optimistician)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/setting-defaulttimeout-greater-than-9999-seconds/7537 "2026-08-23T03:28:52Z")

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Hello. ADMX settings do not allow setting the DefaultTImeout to greater than 9999-seconds ~ 2-hours 50-minutes. I'm deploying an interative PSADT package via Intune. Install is sometimes triggered during the night when u…

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## [PSADT V4.2 RC1 is out](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-v4-2-rc1-is-out/7535)

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**Author:** [@That-Annoying-Guy](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/That-Annoying-Guy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-v4-2-rc1-is-out/7535 "2026-08-21T14:18:04Z")

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In case you are curious, a release candidate for V4.2 is available here UPDATE: Maybe this is a better link:

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## [PSADT 4.2.0 RC1 is now available!](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-2-0-rc1-is-now-available/7533)

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**Author:** [@DanGough](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/DanGough)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-2-0-rc1-is-now-available/7533 "2026-08-20T10:29:05Z")

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This is the first release candidate of PSAppDeployToolkit 4.2.0! We invite all early adopters to test it and help us to identify any potential issues before we hit general availability. Download from GitHub: Releases · …

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## [Install a bunch of Pre-reqs prior to Main App Installation](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/install-a-bunch-of-pre-reqs-prior-to-main-app-installation/7524)

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**Author:** [@yogeshg](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/yogeshg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/install-a-bunch-of-pre-reqs-prior-to-main-app-installation/7524 "2026-08-14T14:41:35Z")

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Hello Team, We have an inhouse application which has mutiple apps as pre-reqs like sql express etc.I was looking to use psadt for the same.Is there a way we can have per step configured in UI so for end user visibility…

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## [PSADT 4.1.8 Start-ADTProcess -SuccessExitCodes vs -IgnoreExitCodes / SCCM vs Intune](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-1-8-start-adtprocess-successexitcodes-vs-ignoreexitcodes-sccm-vs-intune/7529)

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**Author:** [@Toni](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Toni)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-1-8-start-adtprocess-successexitcodes-vs-ignoreexitcodes-sccm-vs-intune/7529 "2026-08-13T11:56:16Z")

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The variable is in the variable HASH for both AppSuccessExitCodes = @(0) You want to remove -IgnoreExitCodes in PSAppDeployToolkit 4.3.0 and specify that you want to use -SuccessExitCodes SCCM Start-ADTProcess -FilePa…

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## [Get-ADTServiceStartMode PSADT 4.1.8 - Error](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/get-adtservicestartmode-psadt-4-1-8-error/7526)

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**Author:** [@Toni](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Toni)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/get-adtservicestartmode-psadt-4-1-8-error/7526 "2026-08-11T21:52:36Z")

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until I figured out how to do it step by step. Get-ADTServiceStartMode PSADT 4.1.8 - Error The command cannot be processed because at least one mandatory parameter is missing: Service. It can't be done individually. …

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## [Closing processes not working with BankID app](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/closing-processes-not-working-with-bankid-app/7519)

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**Author:** [@PepaZdepa](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/PepaZdepa)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/closing-processes-not-working-with-bankid-app/7519 "2026-08-11T21:52:11Z")

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Hello, we are packaging BankID application and we encountered a problem with closing running processes (BankID.exe). PSADT detects that BankID is running but it will not list it in the Welcome message and it will not ask…

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## [Show-ADTInstallationWelcome: allow per-process "display only, don't auto-close" flag in -CloseProcesses](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationwelcome-allow-per-process-display-only-dont-auto-close-flag-in-closeprocesses/7521)

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**Author:** [@rasq](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/rasq)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationwelcome-allow-per-process-display-only-dont-auto-close-flag-in-closeprocesses/7521 "2026-08-08T16:17:00Z")

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Show-ADTInstallationWelcome -CloseProcesses couples two behaviors that are currently impossible to separate on a per-process basis: Display in the Welcome dialog (name/description shown to the user, counted for deferra…

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## [Need help understanding exit code returned by the toolkit](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/need-help-understanding-exit-code-returned-by-the-toolkit/7520)

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**Author:** [@ftech](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/ftech)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/need-help-understanding-exit-code-returned-by-the-toolkit/7520 "2026-08-05T16:28:22Z")

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I have begun working on implementing PSADT but I am facing an issue with exit code. The toolkit seems to always return 0 even when closing out the session at the end of the install script with Close-ADTSession -ExitCode …

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## [4.2 - Is anyone else excited?](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-2-is-anyone-else-excited/7522)

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**Author:** [@rebobms](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/rebobms)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/4-2-is-anyone-else-excited/7522 "2026-08-05T13:59:39Z")

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I'm pretty jazzed for the release of 4.2. I feel like it is close. Is anyone else excited? Is there going to be some sort of release party/celebration?

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## [PSADT4.1.8: StartADTProcess, Proper way of Returning Object with Exit Code](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt4-1-8-startadtprocess-proper-way-of-returning-object-with-exit-code/7518)

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**Author:** [@RorySRut](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/RorySRut)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt4-1-8-startadtprocess-proper-way-of-returning-object-with-exit-code/7518 "2026-07-29T21:52:55Z")

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PSADT 4.1.8: Looking for the correct way to get the object with the Exit Code, StdOut, and StdErr returned so that the information, primarily the exit code, can be acted on and recorded. In PSADT3, with the commands Exe…

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## [Intune OOBE/ESP Driver PSADT 4.1.8 - Question](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/intune-oobe-esp-driver-psadt-4-1-8-question/7505)

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**Author:** [@Toni](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Toni)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/intune-oobe-esp-driver-psadt-4-1-8-question/7505 "2026-07-28T10:41:37Z")

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In OOBE, your system disables the dialogs; I just want to understand why. In my script, I do the following: I extract the drivers to C:\\drivers\\Model. I install each driver individually using Pnputil, so I can check e…

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## [Change Desktop wallpaper?](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/change-desktop-wallpaper/7440)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Cushill](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Steve_Cushill)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/change-desktop-wallpaper/7440 "2026-07-27T18:57:34Z")

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Looking for recommendations on the most reliable method to change the desktop wallpaper on Intune-managed Windows devices. Current setup: Created a Win32 app using PSADT Tested running as both SYSTEM and USER Wallpap…

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## [Start-ADTMsiProcessAsUser Permission Issues?](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/start-adtmsiprocessasuser-permission-issues/7513)

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**Author:** [@jamie-2](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/jamie-2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/start-adtmsiprocessasuser-permission-issues/7513 "2026-07-17T21:28:44Z")

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I am attempting to to use the Start-ADTMsiProcessAsUser function to install an msi installation package through Intune. Initially I was getting: \[Install\] :: Execution failed with exit code \[1622\]: Error opening instal…

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## [Show-ADTInstallationProgess](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationprogess/7515)

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**Author:** [@Sam38](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Sam38)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/show-adtinstallationprogess/7515 "2026-07-17T19:53:20Z")

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Hi team, can we able to control the Show-ADTInstallationProgess bar? Sometimes small bar and sometime little bigger if required? Is there any ways?

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## [PSADT 4.1.8 - Will prompt restart notification (Show-ADTInstallationRestartPrompt) when deployment running in silent mode](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-1-8-will-prompt-restart-notification-show-adtinstallationrestartprompt-when-deployment-running-in-silent-mode/7509)

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**Author:** [@Ravk](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/u/Ravk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.psappdeploytoolkit.com/t/psadt-4-1-8-will-prompt-restart-notification-show-adtinstallationrestartprompt-when-deployment-running-in-silent-mode/7509 "2026-07-16T09:06:19Z")

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I have created 4.1.8 package for Intune win32 App. if excel is running it will prompt to close along with Install & defer conditions. When I tested the script if excel is not running it is installing silently without res…

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