/build/static/layout/Breadcrumb_cap_w.png

Enterprise deployment of Google Chrome with master_preferences file, but the file is being ignored

I have used the MSI for Chrome, and used installshield to add the master_preferences file into the installation, and change the installation order as described here:

http://msiworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/packaging-google-chrome-for-enterprise.html

All installs well and the master preferences file is placed in the correct location, but it appears that chrome is ignoring it. Here is the content:


"homepage" : "www.google.co.uk", 
"homepage_is_newtabpage" : false, 
"browser" : { 
"show_home_button" : true,
 "check_default_browser" : false,
 "window_placement": {
 "bottom": 1000,
 "left": 10,
 "maximized": false,
 "right": 904,
 "top": 10,
 "work_area_bottom": 1010,
 "work_area_left": 0,
 "work_area_right": 1680,
 "work_area_top": 0
 },
 "bookmark_bar" : { 
"show_on_all_tabs" : true 
}, 
"distribution" : { 
"skip_first_run_ui" : true, 
"show_welcome_page" : false, 
"import_search_engine" : false, 
"import_history" : false, 
"create_all_shortcuts" : true, 
"do_not_launch_chrome" : true, 
"make_chrome_default" : false,
"suppress_first_run_default_browser_prompt": true
]
}

Please can you advise on what the issue may be?


0 Comments   [ + ] Show comments

Answers (2)

Answer Summary:
Posted by: pesek72 10 years ago
Senior Yellow Belt
0

This file is used on a first run of chrome. You have to uninstall and delete all previous chrome installations include installations into user profiles.


Comments:
  • Thanks for the reply, but the machine has never had chrome previously installed. I'm using SCCM 2012 to deploy the content onto a clean VM each time I test. - madasacatter 10 years ago
Posted by: dunnpy 10 years ago
Red Belt
0

What pesek72 said, and make sure that the file is where the the chrome executable is.

Also make sure that your file is valid - it's in a JSON (Javascript Object Notation) format and the syntax needs to be correct.

I found this online validator when I did my Chrome package - http://jsonformatter.curiousconcept.com/#jsonformatter

Running your above Master_Preferences file through it throws up a couple of errors - which is what the issue could be. I know it took a bit of trial and error to get mine so it validated without errors and functioned correctly.

Hope that helps,

Dunnpy


Comments:
  • Thanks dunnpy! - I will check that out as soon as I'm back at work in the morning :) - madasacatter 10 years ago
 
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site and/or clicking the "Accept" button you are providing consent Quest Software and its affiliates do NOT sell the Personal Data you provide to us either when you register on our websites or when you do business with us. For more information about our Privacy Policy and our data protection efforts, please visit GDPR-HQ