deskview_install.ps1

deskview_install.ps1

Downloads DeskView utility to the Windows Startup folder for automatic launch at login.

Overview

This script downloads the deskview.exe utility to the Windows Startup folder so it runs automatically at user login. DeskView displays desktop icons in a compact window.

Purpose

Downloads deskview.exe utility to the Windows Startup folder so it runs automatically at user login. DeskView displays desktop icons in a compact window.

Prerequisites

• Windows OS
• Administrator privileges
• Internet connectivity

Configuration

Required Inputs

• $downloadUrl : URL to download deskview.exe

Behavior

1. Validates input parameters
2. Downloads deskview.exe to the common Startup folder
3. Reports final status

Security Notes

• No secrets in logs
• Downloads from trusted GitHub repository

Exit Codes

• 0 = Success
• 1 = Failure

Example Output

[ INPUT VALIDATION ]
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Download URL : https://github.com/focusmade/rmm-apps/raw/main/...
Inputs validated successfully

[ DOWNLOAD ]
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Downloading deskview.exe to startup folder...
Download completed successfully
Destination : C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

[ FINAL STATUS ]
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Result : SUCCESS
DeskView installed to startup folder

[ SCRIPT COMPLETED ]
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Version History

• 2024-12-01 v1.0.0 - Initial release - migrated from SuperOps

Links

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