Auto MSI Updater

Description

This PowerShell script automates the process of downloading and updating MSI packages for software deployment via Group Policy Objects (GPO) in a domain environment. The script ensures that the latest version of specified software packages is always available by checking, downloading, and replacing outdated versions.

Features

• Downloads the latest version of software MSI packages from provided links.
• Compares the newly downloaded version with the existing one.
• Replaces the existing MSI file if the new version is superior.
• Logs all actions in a log.txt file.

Requirements

• Windows operating system with PowerShell enabled.
• A packagesLinks.csv file containing the software names and download links.
• Sufficient permissions to download and replace MSI files.

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the script.
2. Prepare the packagesLinks.csv file with the following format:

   Name;Link
   ExampleSoftware;https://example.com/latest.msi
   

3. Ensure the script has execution permissions:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Usage

1. Run the script from PowerShell:

   .\getPackages.ps1

2. The script will download and update MSI files as needed.
3. Check log.txt for details on executed actions.

Logging

All actions performed by the script, including downloads, comparisons, and replacements, are recorded in a log.txt file. This log file helps track updates and troubleshoot any issues.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository, submit issues, or propose improvements.

Author

sudoPierre