Verify Application Installation

Verifies whether an application is installed by checking Add/Remove Programs entries and installed APPX packages, with optional version validation.

Parameters

Display Name

Required

Application display name to verify in Add/Remove Programs or installed APPX packages. Wildcards are supported (example: Contoso*).

Publisher

Optional

Optional publisher filter. Wildcards are supported (example: Microsoft*).

Version

Optional

Optional version requirement. Wildcards are supported (example: 1.2.*).

Version Operator

Optional — Default: Greater Than Or Equal

Comparison operator used when Version is set. If Version uses wildcard, wildcard matching is used. Allowed values: Equal, Less Than, Less Than Or Equal, Greater Than, Greater Than Or Equal.

Behavior If Application Is Detected

Optional — Default: Complete Installation

Exit behavior when the application is detected as installed. Allowed values: Complete Installation, Continue, Fail, Retry Execution Later.

Behavior If Application Is Not Detected

Optional — Default: Continue

Exit behavior when the application is not detected as installed. Allowed values: Complete Installation, Continue, Fail, Retry Execution Later.

Details

• Category: Installer
• Brick ID: Verify-Requirements-Application

Raw JSON definition

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