Test Application for Group Policy Software Installation Troubleshooting

Sometimes when diagnosing problems with Group Policy software deployment, it is good to try a different application to rule out issues with the application package your trying to deploy.  One application package I have found which is great for testing Group Policy software deployment is "RealWorld Paint".  This is a lightweight MSI installer (8.7 MB) in size and deploys easy through Group Policy to Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 machines.

You can download this MSI installer from the following location:

http://download.rw-designer.com/2013.1/RWPaint32.msi

If you have issues deploying this with Group Policy, then the issue does not lay with the MSI package your trying to deploy but something else!

Also check out this common issue with Group Policy application deployment, it may be of help in diagnosing your Group Policy deployment issue:

http://clintboessen.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/group-policy-software-installation-not.html
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