If I have a 32 bit and 64 bit app up for install (like 7-zip) does Intune or PMPC default to the x64 app. Also, if there's a 32bit app on the machine already but I deploye the x64 version does it basically overwrite/upgrade the app to an x64 app?
Basically, when choosing between an x86 and x64 app, I want to eliminate as many x86 apps as possible.
Hey Joe
If I have a 32 bit and 64 bit app up for install (like 7-zip) does Intune or PMPC default to the x64 app.
No, Neither Patch My PC or Intune default to deploying 64 bit applications. We have both x86 and x64 of apps like 7-Zip available in our catalogue so that our customers have the option to deploy which ever version they want. Intune will deploy apps based on what assignments are set on them.
Also, if there's a 32bit app on the machine already but I deploye the x64 version does it basically overwrite/upgrade the app to an x64 app?
Not necessarily no. As far as I am aware, there are some apps like OneDrive that will uplift x86 to x64, however this is down to each individual vendor and not Patch My PC.
If you wanted to remove x86 versions of software while installing x64 versions, you could make use of our Uninstall-Software script, https://github.com/PatchMyPCTeam/Community-Scripts/blob/main/Uninstall/Pre-Uninstall/Uninstall-Software/Uninstall-Software.ps1, and add it as a Pre Install script under the right click menu of each individual application. https://patchmypc.com/custom-options-available-for-third-party-updates-and-applications#custom-scripts
Ahhhh! That makes perfect sense!