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# Set Install Behavior option in Patch My PC Publisher

*Applies to: Patch My PC Publisher V3.x*\
*Available at level: All Custom Products, All Products, Vendor, Product*\
*Available on tab: ConfigMgr Apps*

The **Set Install Behavior** right-click option in Patch My PC (PMPC) Publisher allows the Publisher to define which running processes must be closed for a ConfigMgr application installation to succeed.

These executables are applied to the deployment type’s **Install Behavior** settings and control how ConfigMgr responds when an application is in use during an install.

<figure><img src="/files/K4BvSaCtEI7oahpBb3hf" alt="&#x27;Install Behavior&#x27; tab in the application’s deployment type properties" width="476"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Important**

We strongly recommend using the [Manage Conflicting Processes](/patch-my-pc-publisher/customizations/list-customizations/manage-conflicting-processes.md) right-click option to notify users about running applications. This option provides greater configuration flexibility and control, allowing you to deliver a smoother and more predictable user experience during application installations and updates.
{% endhint %}

## Deployment Behavior

### Available Deployments

If any of the specified executables are running when the user initiates the installation from Software Center, the installation will fail.

<figure><img src="/files/Vs7WNF4WJy1Oy7voBgj0" alt="Available Deployments" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The user is notified and must close the application before retrying the install.

<figure><img src="/files/RTW8WESVqHSwkhvXNeSq" alt="Install Behavior User Notification from the Software Center" width="473"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Required Deployments

If the executable remains running, the required installation will fail. If an installation fails due to a running executable, the failure reason can be reviewed in **CIAgent.log** on the client device.

<figure><img src="/files/q2YabjUoLOtj86oij9iC" alt="&#x27;CIAgent.log&#x27; on the client device" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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