How to install Zoom Desktop Client with Microsoft Intune

To install the Zoom Desktop Client using Microsoft Intune, you can use the .msi installer provided by Zoom or the .exe installer by packaging it as a Win32 app. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

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Option 1: Deploy Zoom Using the MSI Installer (Simplest Method)

Step 1: Download the MSI Installer

1. Visit the Zoom Download Center.
2. Download the Zoom MSI Installer for Windows.

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Step 2: Add the MSI to Microsoft Intune

1. Sign in to Microsoft Intune:
   • Go to the Intune Admin Center: https://endpoint.microsoft.com.
2. Navigate to the Apps Section:
   • Go to Apps > All apps > Add.
3. Choose the App Type:
   • Under App type, select Line-of-business app.
4. Upload the MSI File:
   • Select the downloaded .msi file.
   • Intune will automatically extract app metadata like the app name, publisher, and version.
5. Configure App Information:
   • Review and adjust the following fields:
     • Name: Zoom Desktop Client.
     • Publisher: Zoom Video Communications.
     • Description: Add a brief description (e.g., “Zoom for virtual meetings and collaboration”).
     • Category: Optional (e.g., “Productivity”).
     • Information URL: Add Zoom’s URL if needed.
6. Assign the App:
   • Under Assignments, assign the app to the appropriate user or device groups.
   • Choose:
     • Required: The app will install automatically.
     • Available for enrolled devices: Users can install it from the Company Portal app.
7. Save and Deploy:
   • Click Add to start deploying the app.

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Option 2: Deploy Zoom Using the EXE Installer as a Win32 App

If you prefer using the .exe installer, you must convert it into a Win32 app package.

Step 1: Download the EXE Installer

1. Visit the Zoom Download Center.
2. Download the Zoom Installer (.exe).

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Step 2: Convert the EXE to Intune Win32 Format

1. Download the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool:
   • Download the tool from the GitHub repository.
2. Prepare the EXE for Deployment:
   • Place the Zoom .exe file in a folder (e.g., C:\ZoomInstaller).
   • Open a Command Prompt and run:

     IntuneWinAppUtil.exe -c C:\ZoomInstaller -s ZoomInstaller.exe -o C:\OutputFolder
     

   • This generates a .intunewin file in the specified output folder.

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Step 3: Add the Win32 App to Intune

1. Go to Apps > All apps > Add.
2. Select App type: Win32 app.
3. Upload the .intunewin file generated earlier.
4. Specify Install and Uninstall Commands:
   • Install command:

     ZoomInstaller.exe /quiet
     

   • Uninstall command:

     msiexec /x {PackageCode} /quiet
     

     (Replace {PackageCode} with the package code of Zoom. You can extract this from the registry after installation.)

5. Configure the app’s name, description, and assignments as in the MSI method.

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Step 4: Monitor Deployment

1. Check Deployment Status:
   • Go to Apps > Monitor > Device Install Status.
   • Verify that Zoom is successfully deployed to targeted devices.
2. Verify on Client Devices:
   • On a managed device, check if the Zoom client is installed.
   • Open Company Portal (if deployed as “Available”) and look for Zoom.

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Optional Configuration

You can preconfigure Zoom settings by using deployment switches or group policies.

• For example:
  • Disable auto-update:

    ZoomInstaller.exe /quiet /norestart ZConfig="nogoogleupdate=1"
    

• Refer to the Zoom MSI/EXE deployment documentation for available options.

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With these methods, you can seamlessly deploy Zoom to your managed devices using Intune. Let me know if you need further assistance!