Create a New Task Sequence Step for Installing Applications

In most instances, the existing Install Applications task sequence step is sufficient for installing applications to target computers. However, there are instances in which the existing Install Applications task sequence step may not be sufficient for your organization’s requirements, or you may need to install an application at a different sequence in the task sequence.

For example, the installation process for some device drivers is performed more like an application installation than the typical installation process for a traditional device driver. You can install these device drivers by creating a new task sequence step based on the Install Application task sequence type.

Tip Disable the existing Install Applications step in the task sequence, and add all applications manually using the task sequence controls. The benefits of this approach are that you can easily select and insert applications into the task sequence in any order necessary, simplifying management of a large number of applications.

To create a new task sequence step for installing applications

1. Create a new task sequences step based on the Install Application type at the appropriate place in the task sequence hierarchy as described in Configure the Task Sequence Properties Task Sequence Tab.

2. Configure the new task sequence step to deploy one or more applications as described in Configure an Existing Install Applications Task Sequence Step.