Process for installing a software package in a client computer, and server for doing the same

Process for performing a remote setup procedure of a software application on a remote client which operates under Windows NT on a Local Area Network (LAN),

• characterised in that it involves the steps of:
• installing (23) an executable file for controlling a local setup procedure under the control of the NT Service Control Manager (SCM) and in accordance with the description contained within a description file (package.ini) present on a shared resources;
• said executable file (pushservice.exe) receiving the format of a NT service;
• starting (24) said executable file so as it becomes available to said PC client as a service and permits the launching of a local setup procedure within said PC client in accordance with the contents of said description file (package.ini).

Server for a NT domain comprising a LAN or an Intranet network, characterised in that it includes:

• at least one software installation package existing as shared resources within said NT domain, each of said at least one package comprising a set of installation files required for a local setup procedure within said at least one PC client;
• A description file (package.ini) which comprises a description of all installation files, and further including a command for controlling an unattended setup procedure;
• an executable file (pushservice.exe) existing as shared resources and receiving the format of a NT service, said executable file (pushservice.exe) being installed as a NT service by the NT Service Control Manager and receiving, as an option to the command line, a reference to said description file;
• said executable file causing, when started as a service, the execution of the local setup procedure within said at least one PC client.