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Deploy DRE Agent with Group Policy and Active Directory
This article details how to obtain the DRE agent installer for GPO/Active Directory, SCCM and other similar deployment tool.
First published date
4/8/2019 3:34 PM
Last published date
1/30/2026 4:49 PM
Overview
The Dameware Remote Everywhere agent is possible for mass deployment for easier installation. It is possible to deploy it via AD GPO and other similar deployment tools. Please refer to the steps below.
Notes: If you encounter an issue where the agent won't register after installation and if the environment is restricted like it needs to have the proxy to go out to the internet. Make sure to run the (C:\Program Files (x86)\Dameware Remote Everywhere Agent\BASupSrvcCnfg.exe) with full permission and access to register completely after the first run.
Notes: If you encounter an issue where the agent won't register after installation and if the environment is restricted like it needs to have the proxy to go out to the internet. Make sure to run the (C:\Program Files (x86)\Dameware Remote Everywhere Agent\BASupSrvcCnfg.exe) with full permission and access to register completely after the first run.
Product section
Dameware Remote Everywhere
Resolution
Generate the MSI from the Admin Area.
1. Log in to the Admin Area.
2. Go to the Devices, click Add Device.
3. Enter the Device name. This will become the name of the agent that is installed on your computer in the upcoming steps.
4. Select the Microsoft Windows MSI or EXE.
5. Make sure Link expiry never expires.
6. Browse the generated link and download the installer.
Deploy the MSI file with the appropriate parameters:
Normal silent install:
Silent install of an instance:
Uninstall (requires an MSI on disk):
1. Log in to the Admin Area.
2. Go to the Devices, click Add Device.
3. Enter the Device name. This will become the name of the agent that is installed on your computer in the upcoming steps.
4. Select the Microsoft Windows MSI or EXE.
5. Make sure Link expiry never expires.
6. Browse the generated link and download the installer.
Deploy the MSI file with the appropriate parameters:
Normal silent install:
msiexec /i path_to_msi /qn -- Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service. -- Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further -- disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties -- of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The risk arising -- out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. -- In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, -- production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever -- (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business -- interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising -- out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation.
Silent install of an instance:
msiexec /i path_to_msi INSTANCE="instance_name" /qn -- Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service. -- Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further -- disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties -- of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The risk arising -- out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. -- In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, -- production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever -- (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business -- interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising -- out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation.
Uninstall (requires an MSI on disk):
msiexec /uninstall path_to_msi -- Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service. -- Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further -- disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties -- of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The risk arising -- out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. -- In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, -- production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever -- (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business -- interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising -- out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation.
Notes: Please make sure you have this setting in your GPO Policy.
Deploy the EXE file with the appropriate parameters:
DamewareRemoteEverywhere.exe /S /R Notes: S and R must be upper case /S will force a silent installation (no user interaction) /R will register the agent automatically after installation completes -- Scripts are not supported under any SolarWinds support program or service. -- Scripts are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. SolarWinds further -- disclaims all warranties including, without limitation, any implied warranties -- of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. The risk arising -- out of the use or performance of the scripts and documentation stays with you. -- In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation, -- production, or delivery of the scripts be liable for any damages whatsoever -- (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business -- interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising -- out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation.