The SMS_Program Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class is an SMS Provider server class, in Configuration Manager, that represents a program or command to run when software is distributed to a client computer.

The following syntax is simplified from Managed Object Format (MOF) code and includes all inherited properties.

Class SMS_Program : SMS_BaseClass
{
	 UInt32 ActionInProgress;
	 String ApplicationHierarchy;
	 String CommandLine;
	 String Comment;
	 String DependentProgram;
	 String Description;
	 UInt32 DeviceFlags;
	 String DiskSpaceReq;
	 String DriveLetter;
	 UInt32 Duration;
	 UInt8 ExtendedData[];
	 UInt32 ExtendedDataSize;
	 UInt8 Icon[];
	 UInt32 IconSize;
	 UInt8 ISVData[];
	 UInt32 ISVDataSize;
	 String MSIFilePath
	 String MSIProductID
	 String PackageID;
	 String PackageName
	 UInt32 PackageType
	 String PackageVersion
	 UInt32 ProgramFlags;
	 String ProgramName;
	 String RemovalKey;
	 String Requirements;
	 UInt32 SecuredTypeID
	 SMS_OS_Details SupportedOperatingSystems[];
	 UInt32   TransformReadiness=0; 
	 Datetime TransformAnalysisDate; 
	 String   TransformDtID; 
	 String WorkingDirectory;
};

Methods

The SMS_Program class does not define any methods.

Properties

ActionInProgress

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read-onlyQualifiers: [read, enumeration]Current action being performed on the package that is associated with the program by Configuration Manager. Possible values are:

Value Description

0

NONE

1

UPDATE

2

ADD

3

DELETE
Use this property in a WHERE clause to filter out programs that have been marked for deletion but have not yet been deleted. For more information, see the Remarks section later in this topic.
ApplicationHierarchy

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneThe application hierarchy for the program. The default value is "".
CommandLine

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneThe command line that runs when the program is started. The default value is "".
Comment

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneComment that describes the program in the Configuration Manager console. The default value is "".
DependentProgram

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneA formatted text string defining any program that should be run prior to running this program. The format is defined as <PackageID>;;<ProgramName>. If the program is in the same package, the calling application can simply specify ;;<ProgramName>. The default value is "".The dependency is maintained only for the first time that the program runs. After the program has run, the dependency is ignored. For example, you cannot create a recurring scheduled job for which the dependency is maintained for each program run.
Description

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneNot used.
DeviceFlags

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneFlags describing the device associated with the program. Possible values are:

Hexadecimal (Bit) Description

0x01000000 (24)

Always assign program to the client.

0x02000000 (25)

Assign only if the device is currently connected to a high-bandwidth connection (default above 60 KBps).

0x04000000 (26)

Assign only if the device is docked, that is, it is attached to a desktop that is using ActiveSync.
DiskSpaceReq

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneApproximate disk space that the program requires. The format is "<size> <KB|MB|GB>". The default value is "".This information is used in the Configuration Manager console and the advertisement to provide alerts about program disk space requirements. The user can then decide to accept the advertisement or perform some disk management task first.
DriveLetter

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [SizeLimit("1"), Range("a-z")]Drive letter (one character in the range a-z) that the program maps to and runs from. The default value is "".
Duration

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneThe approximate duration, in minutes, of program execution on the client computer. Specify this value as a whole number greater than or equal to 0 (default) or as Unknown (not recommended). If the property is set to Unknown, Configuration Manager sets the maximum allowed run time as 720 minutes (12 hours). For additional information, see the Remarks section later in this topic.
Note
On client computers, the specified value for published programs appears in Run Advertised Programs in Control Panel.
ExtendedData

Data type: UInt8 ArrayAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [large, lazy]The XML blob for image deployment.
ExtendedDataSize

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [lazy]The extended data size, in bytes. The default value is 0.
Icon

Data type: UInt8 ArrayAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [large]Icon information associated with the program icon, as displayed in the Configuration Manager console.
IconSize

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [lazy]Size, in bytes, of the program icon. Set this property to 0 to clear the icon.
ISVData

Data type: UInt8 ArrayAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [large, lazy]Information that allows a single ISV to store data relating to an SMS_Program object. There are no restrictions or defined formats for the ISV data. However, it is important to not overwrite the property after the ISV ownership has been established. Your application should read the existing data in this property first. If the data does not belong to the application, it should not be modified. You should include an identifier in the data for the program so that ownership can be established easily.
ISVDataSize

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [lazy]The size, in bytes, of the data stored in ISVData. The default value is 0.
MSIFilePath

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneThe file path of the Windows Installer package with which the program is associated. The default value is "".
MSIProductID

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneThe product ID of the Windows Installer package with which the program is associated. The default value is "".
PackageID

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/Write Qualifiers: [key, Not_null]ID of an existing package with which to associate the program. For more information, see the Remarks section later in this topic.
PackageName

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/Write Qualifiers: [None]The name of the package the program belongs to.
PackageType

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/Write Qualifiers: [None]The type of the package the program belongs to.

Value Description

0

Regular software distribution package.

3

Driver package.

4

Task sequence package.

5

Software update package.

6

Device setting package.

257

Image package.

258

Boot image package.

259

Operating system install package.
PackageVersion

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/Write Qualifiers: [None]The version of the package the program belongs to.
ProgramFlags

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/Write Qualifiers: [bits]Flags identifying the installation characteristics of the program. Possible values are listed below. The default values are EVERYUSER, USEUNCPATH, USERCONTEXT, and UNATTENDED
Note
When using SMS_Program programmatically, ensure that no conflicting values are selected. For example, NOUSERLOGGEDIN and USERCONTEXT should not be used together.
Possible values are:

Hexadecimal (Bit) Description

0x00000001 (0)

AUTHORIZED_DYNAMIC_INSTALL. The program is authorized for dynamic install.

0x00000002 (1)

USECUSTOMPROGRESSMSG. The task sequence shows a custom progress user interface message.

0x00000010 (4)

DEFAULT_PROGRAM. This is a default program

0x00000020 (5)

DISABLEMOMALERTONRUNNING. Disables MOM alerts while the program runs.

0x00000040 (6)

MOMALERTONFAIL. Generates MOM alert if the program fails.

0x00000080 (7)

RUN_DEPENDANT_ALWAYS. If set, this program's immediate dependent should always be run.

0x00000100 (8)

WINDOWS_CE. Indicates a device program. If set, the program is not offered to desktop clients.

0x00000200 (9)

This value is not used.

0x00000400 (10)

COUNTDOWN. The countdown dialog is not displayed.

0x00000800 (11)

FORCERERUN. This value is not used.

0x00001000 (12)

DISABLED. The program is disabled.

0x00002000 (13)

UNATTENDED. The program requires no user interaction.

0x00004000 (14)

USERCONTEXT. The program can run only when a user is logged on.

0x00008000 (15)

ADMINRIGHTS. The program must be run as the local Administrator account.

0x00010000 (16)

EVERYUSER. The program must be run by every user for whom it is valid. Valid only for mandatory jobs.

0x00020000 (17)

NOUSERLOGGEDIN. The program is run only when no user is logged on.

0x00040000 (18)

OKTOQUIT. The program will restart the computer.

0x00080000 (19)

OKTOREBOOT. Configuration Manager restarts the computer when the program has finished running successfully.

0x00100000 (20)

USEUNCPATH. Use a UNC path (no drive letter) to access the distribution point.

0x00200000 (21)

PERSISTCONNECTION. Persists the connection to the drive specified in the DriveLetter property. The USEUNCPATH bit flag must not be set.

0x00400000 (22)

RUNMINIMIZED. Run the program as a minimized window.

0x00800000 (23)

RUNMAXIMIZED. Run the program as a maximized window.

0x01000000 (24)

HIDEWINDOW. Hide the program window.

0x02000000 (25)

OKTOLOGOFF. Logoff user when program completes successfully.

0x04000000 (26)

RUNACCOUNT. This value is not used.

0x08000000 (27)

ANY_PLATFORM. Override check for platform support.

0x10000000 (28)

STILL_RUNNING. This value is not used.

0x20000000 (29)

SUPPORT_UNINSTALL. Run uninstall from the registry key when the advertisement expires.

0x40000000 (30)

The platform is not supported.

0x80000000 (31)

SHOW_IN_ARP. This value is not used.
ProgramName

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/Write Qualifiers: [key, Not_null]Unique name that represents this program.
RemovalKey

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneRegistry key that identifies the uninstall script for the program. The script must reside in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall registry path. The default value is "".
Requirements

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneDescription of any additional requirements of the program. The default value is "".
SecuredTypeID

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [None]Secured type of related package.
SupportedOperatingSystems

Data type: SMS_OS_Details ArrayAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [lazy]SMS_OS_Details Server WMI Class objects representing the operating systems on which the program can run.If you do not specify ANY_PLATFORM in the ProgramFlags property, you must specify one or more supported operating systems. SMS_SupportedPlatforms Server WMI Class defines the list of platforms that Configuration Manager supports.
TransformAnalysisDate

Data type: DateTimeAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [None]For internal use only.
TransformDtID

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [None]For internal use only.
TransformReadiness

Data type: UInt32Access type: Read/WriteQualifiers: [None]For internal use only.
WorkingDirectory

Data type: StringAccess type: Read/WriteQualifiers: NoneThe location from which the program runs. The default value is "".The working directory can be an absolute path on the client or a path relative to the distribution point folder that contains the package. If a working directory is not specified, Configuration Manager uses the default distribution point folder.

Remarks

There are no special class qualifiers for this class. For more information about both the class qualifiers and the property qualifiers included in the Properties section, see Configuration Manager Class and Property Qualifiers.

A program is always associated with a parent package and typically represents the installation program for the package. Note that more than one program can be associated with the same package. The application uses the PackageID property to make this association. Your application cannot change this property after the SMS_Program object is created. To associate the program with a different package, the application must delete the object and create a new object with a new PackageID value.

When your application deletes an SMS_Program object, it is not deleted until its related components, such as its advertisements, are deleted. Instead, Configuration Manager sets the ActionInProgress property to DELETE (3) to mark the program for deletion. To ensure that a query does not retrieve programs that have been marked for deletion, add this case to the WHERE clause.

Important
If you are using maintenance windows for the collection on which the program is run, a conflict can occur if the value of the Duration property is longer than the scheduled maintenance window. If this property is set to Unknown, the program starts during the maintenance window, but continues to run until it completes or fails after the maintenance window is closed.

It is recommended that you not set the Duration property to Unknown because this property is used for the following two important purposes:

  • To monitor the results of the program.

  • To determine if the program will be launched when maintenance windows have been defined on the client computers.

If your application sets the Duration property but program run time exceeds this duration, then Configuration Manager stops monitoring the program but does not terminate the program. This allows Configuration Manager to continue with other software distribution functions, such as running other advertised programs. The manager does not:

  • Stop the program.

  • Free any drives that have been mapped for the advertised program.

  • Free any network connections made for the advertised program.

  • Free operating system resources used by Configuration Manager when advertised programs are running.

For additional information, see About Software Distribution Maintenance Windows and About the Program Run Scenario Using Maintenance Windows.

Requirements

Runtime Requirements

For more information, see Configuration Manager Server Runtime Requirements.

Development Requirements

For more information, see Configuration Manager Server Development Requirements.

See Also