When a user first runs the program, the installation is completed. If you assign the program to a computer, it's installed when the computer starts, and it's available to all users who log on to the computer. When the user first runs the program, the installation is completed. If you assign the program to a user, it's installed when the user logs on to the computer. You can assign a program distribution to users or computers. You can use Group Policy to distribute computer programs by using the following methods: This article describes how to use Group Policy to automatically distribute programs to client computers or users.Īpplies to: Windows Server 2012 R2 Original KB number: 816102 Summary Use Group Policy to remotely install software