Installing Patch My PC Publisher

Applies to: Patch My PC Publisher V3.x

This article details how to install Patch My PC (PMPC) Publisher.

Tip

Please review the Core Requirements for Publisher before continuing, as these apply regardless of the platform being used, before beginning installation.

To install Patch My PC (PMPC) Publisher:

1. Once you have downloaded Publisher, double-click the MSI to launch the installer.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Next

1. On the End-User License Agreement screen, review the Terms of Service, and if you agree with them, select the I accept... option, then click Next.

1. On the Enable Intune Standalone Mode screen, check the Enable Microsoft Intune standalone mode checkbox only if you are going to use Publisher to publish applications and updates in Intune only, then click Next.

Note

Intune standalone mode removes some Publisher tabs used specifically for publishing applications and updates to ConfigMgr and WSUS. These tabs can be re-enabled retrospectively after installation from the Advanced tab in Publisher.

1. On the Select Installation Folder screen, choose where to install Publisher, then click Next.

Note

To ease troubleshooting, we recommend accepting the default installation location:

C:\Program Files\Patch My PC\Patch My PC Publishing Service\

1. On the Ready to Install screen, click Install.

1. Click Yes if you receive a UAC prompt. Publisher is then installed.

1. On the Completion screen, uncheck the Launch Patch My PC Publishing Service if you don't want to launch Publisher immediately, then click Finish.

Next Steps

Once Publisher is installed, configure it based on your environment and how you plan to use it using the scenario below that best matches your environment:

• Manage ConfigMgr Applications only

• Manage ConfigMgr Applications and Updates (WSUS)

• Manage WSUS (Standalone)

• Manage Intune Apps and Updates

• Manage a Mixed Environment (ConfigMgr, WSUS, and Intune)