

Customize the package, removing the uninstall shortcut and some registry keys. Repackage the executable using the cmd line 'chrome_intaller.exe -system-level' using you favorite Application packaging software (WISE and AdminStudio tested OK), you should be able to use AppDeploy's Re-packager too.ĥ. Find the keys that are not being set correctly and modify the ADM file increasing the registry key values by 1)ģ. Set the Chrome policies in the GPO (careful of the content settings as at the time of writing this the downloaded ADM file has the wrong values for some of the registry keys. This will stop admins and users alike installing Chrome from any method (I've found).Ģ.

Get the GPO pack and decide your settings, disabling Google Update (for at Least Chrome) completely. I cannot find anything in the EULA to prevent this however I will have it thoroughly checked before deploying it and I suggest you do the same.ġ. Here's a quick guide to get you started, maybe Google could take pointers if they want to take enterprise users seriously. "For anyone reading this looking for a true enterprise version. I posted this as Google closed a bug report I'd commented on, which while not a bug I believe it was short sighted. Install "wow_helper.exe" under "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application" for 64bit OS (use a condition of VersionNT64) InstallerSuccessLaunchCmdLine="C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe")īrowse to the "chrome.7z\Chrome-bin" folder and copy the wow_helper.exe file


Remove the version (5.0.375.126) folder (path) from the InstallerSuccessLaunchCmdLine entry under Move the content from "%ProgramFiles%\Google\Chrome\Application\5.0.375.126" to "%ProgramFiles%\Google\Chrome\Application"ĭelete "%ProgramFiles%\Google\Chrome\Application\5.0.375.126" # Prevent the (first launch) configuration dialogĬreate an empty file under "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data" and name it "First Run" # Install Google Chrom (under "C:\Program Files") Replace with the version you want to download.įor instance, to download the stable release version 5.0.375.126 the download location will be # How to get a specific Stable Standalone Chrome installer version # Creating MSI package from Standalone Chrome installer Google Chrome will be installed under "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application",įor 64bit operating system "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application". Updating Google Chrome within the application is not possible The user will have the choice to set Chrome as the default browser Maybe a late reply but here is how I did Google Chrome 5.0.375.126.
