How to install iTunes on Windows with MDT 2010

I came across the need to deploy iTunes using MDT 2010. Unfortunately, there is no way to run the usual setup file with switches.

The key is to expand the installer (using 7-zip) and then create hidden applications for each component (that also allows you to prevent Bonjour or Apple Software update from installing...).

Install the MSI files in this order:

ApplicationSupport.msi

MobileDeviceSupport.msi

SoftwareUpdate.msi

Quicktime.msi

Bonjour.msi

iTunes.msi

Using this command: msiexec /i XXX.msi /qb REBOOT=ReallySuppress

(where xxx is the msi filename, of course)

It also works for the 64-bit version. Every time there is an update of iTunes, simply overwrite the files on your network share.

Namaste.

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