How to Install Chrome or any 'Line of Business' app on Intune Enrolled Windows Devices.
This guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to deploy Google Chrome or any Line of Business (LoB) app on enrolled Windows devices in Intune, ensuring a smooth rollout across your enterprise.
In today's workplace, efficient app distribution to managed Windows devices is essential for IT teams. Microsoft Intune provides a powerful solution for installing Line-of-Business (LOB) apps — in .msi, .appx, .appxbundle, .msix, or .msixbundle format — to Windows 10/11 devices enrolled in Intune.
What are Line-of-Business (LoB) apps?
LOB applications are typically custom applications that are specific to a business and used in its daily operations. More specifically, Line-of-Business applications are applications that are often developed in-house or provided by a vendor to meet specific company needs (e.g. ERP/CRM clients, accounting software, etc.).
However, today, some well-known program manufacturers release single file installers for their applications (such as Google Chrome, 7-zip, etc.) in .MSI format, so that they can be installed on enterprise devices.*
* Note: For Windows, Intune supports the following installer formats for LoB apps:
- .msi (Windows Installer)
- .msix / .msixbundle
- .appx / .appxbundle
How to Deploy a LoB app in Intune (Microsoft 365).*
* Note: In this tutorial we demonstrate how to deploy/install Google Chrome as a Line of Business App on Enrolled Windows Devices in Intune. Use the same instructions for any other LoB app you want to deploy.
Requirements:
- Microsoft Intune admin permissions
- Devices already enrolled in Intune.
- Windows 10 22H2 or later, or Windows 11
- Valid app installer package file (.msi, .msix, etc.)
Step 1. Download Google Chrome installer in .MSI file.
1. Go to the Google Chrome Enterprise Download page, click Download Chrome, and then choose to download the stable 64-bit Chrome installer in .MSI format.
2. After downloading the "googlechromestandaloneenterprise64.msi" file proceed to next step.
Step 2. Deploy Google Chrome app in Windows Devices via Intune.
1. On the Microsoft Intune Admin Center select Apps > Windows and click Create.
2. In the 'Select app type' window, choose Line-of-business app and then click Select.
3a. Now, click Select app package file.
3b. In the "App package file" window, click the Browse icon.
4c. Select the "googlechromestandaloneenterprise64.msi" file you downloaded and click Open.
4d. Click OK
5. In the App information, do the following and then click Next.
- In Publisher field, type "Google Chrome"
- In Ignore app version, select Yes
- In Command line arguments field type "/qn" for silent installation.
6. In the 'Assignments' select Add all devices under Required if you want to install the app on all devices on your organization or select "Add group" to choose a specific group. Then click Next to continue.
7. Finally, click Create to create the new app.
Step 3. Monitor App Installation Status on Enrolled Devices.
After you create the new app, wait for it to be automatically deployed and silently installed by Intune on enrolled devices. Then, in the Intune Admin Center > Apps > Windows, select the app and view:
a. The overall progress of the installation.
b. Check Device install status to see in which devices the app is installed or not and fix any issues.
Summary
Intune provides an easy way to deploy Line of Business (LOB) apps to managed Windows 10/11 devices. To deploy a Line of Business (LOB) app to Intune, upload the app's .MSI or .APPX package to Intune, configure its installation settings on devices, and monitor the deployment through the Intune Admin Center. By following these steps, you can efficiently deploy and manage LOB apps across your Intune-enrolled Windows fleet, boosting productivity while maintaining security.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Line-of-Business (LoB) apps?
LOB applications are typically custom applications specific to a business and used in its daily operations. They are often developed in-house or provided by a vendor to meet specific company needs, such as ERP/CRM clients or accounting software.
What are the requirements for deploying a LoB app in Intune?
The requirements for deploying a LoB app in Intune include having Microsoft Intune admin permissions, devices that are already enrolled in Intune, Windows 10 22H2 or later or Windows 11, and a valid app installer package file in formats like .msi, .msix, etc.
How can I monitor the app installation status on enrolled devices in Intune?
After creating the new app, you can monitor its installation status by going to the Intune Admin Center > Apps > Windows, selecting the app, and viewing the overall progress of the installation. You can also check the Device install status to see which devices have installed the app and address any issues.
