Installing NIVOMAX Network Client Viewer via Microsoft Intune
Last Updated on January 9, 2025 | 3 min read
NOTE
This guide and feature is only supported on NIVOMAX Network Client Viewer v3.5.x or greater.
This guide is specifically for deploying the NIVOMAX Network Client Viewer using Microsoft Intune.
For guides on command-line silent installation and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) deployment, visit this page.
1. Prepare the Application for Deployment
Step 1: Download the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool
Download the tool from the official GitHub repository: Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool.
Step 2: Run the Tool to Create the .intunewin File
-
- Extract the downloaded content and locate the
IntuneWinAppUtil.exe
file. - Open Command Prompt (CMD) with administrative privileges by Right-clicking the CMD App and selecting Run as Administrator from the context menu.
- Extract the downloaded content and locate the
- Navigate to the folder containing
IntuneWinAppUtil.exe
using thecd
command.cd C:\Path\To\Extracted\Tool
- Run the tool using command
.\IntuneWinAppUtil.exe
and follow these prompts:- Source folder: Enter the path to the folder containing
NIVOMAX-network-client-viewer.exe
and any supporting files. - Setup file name: Specify the installer file name (e.g.,
NIVOMAX-network-client-viewer.exe
). - Output folder: Specify where the
.intunewin
package will be saved. Example:C:\Path\To\Output\Folder
- Source folder: Enter the path to the folder containing
- Finalize the
.intunewin
file creation. Verify the file in the output folder.
2. Deploy the Application Using Microsoft Intune
Step 1: Upload the .intunewin File
- Log in to the Intune portal and navigate to Home > Apps > +Add.
- Select Windows app (Win32) as the app type.
- Click Select app package file and upload the
.intunewin
package.
Step 2: Configure Application Information
Fill out the following fields:
- Name: NIVOMAX Network Client Viewer
- Description: Provide a brief summary of the application.
- Publisher: SYNAXIOM Inc.
- App Version: Enter the version number.
- Category: Business
- Information URL: https://helpcenter.nivomax.com
- Developer: SYNAXIOM Inc.
Step 3: Add Program Information
Specify the installation and uninstallation commands:
Example Install Command
- NIVOMAX-Network-Edition-Client-Viewer-WIN-X64-V3.5.4.2025010301.exe: The installer executable file.
- -i silent: Instructs the installer to run silently, without user interaction.
- -DataServerHost: Specifies the IP address of the data server.
- -DataServerPort: Defines the port to use for the data server.
- -LogFilePath: Specifies the path where the log files will be stored.
- -InstallPath: Sets the directory where the application will be installed.
NIVOMAX-Network-Edition-Client-Viewer-WIN-X64-V3.5.4.2025010301.exe -i silent -DataServerHost <IP/Hostname> -DataServerPort <Port> -LogFilePath <LogFilePath> -InstallPath <InstallPath>
Example Uninstall Command
- C:\Program Files\NIVOMAX Client Viewer\uninstall.exe: Path to the uninstaller executable located in the installation folder on the system.
- -i silent: Instructs the installer to run silently, without user interaction.
"C:\Program Files\NIVOMAX Client Viewer\uninstall.exe" -i silent
Step 4: Define System Requirements
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit
- Minimum Operating System: Customer-specific
- Disk Space Required: 2048 MB
Step 5: Set Detection Rules
- Rules Format: Manually configure detection rules
- Rule Type: File
- Path:
C:\Program Files
- File or Folder:
NIVOMAX Client Viewer
- Detection Method: File or folder exists
Step 6: Add Software Dependencies
Install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable as a prerequisite.
Step 7: Configure Assignments
- Required: Automatically installs on selected devices or groups.
- Available for Enrolled Devices: Allows users to install via the Company Portal.
- Uninstall: Removes the app from specified devices or groups.
Step 8: Review and Finalize
- Review all configurations.
- Click Create to complete the setup.
Additional Notes
- Error Handling: Check Intune logs if deployment fails.
- Testing: Test deployment on a small group before organization-wide rollout.
- Supersedence: Not required for NIVOMAX applications.
- Support: Refer to Microsoft Intune Documentation for troubleshooting.