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Use this page to set up automatic GTP software installations using WinGet.

Alternatively, GTP software can be installed manually. See the GTP Software Installers and Release History article for more information.

User Installation via WinGet

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1. Uninstall all GTP (Required) -Uninstall all GTP software prior to version 6.3.1 under:

   1. Windows Add Remove Programs.

   2. or the Apps > Apps & features > App list page.

      

2. Open a Command Prompt and Run As Administrator (Required) - All GTP software is installed via WinGet using the Windows Command Prompt.

   1. On the computer search for command prompt then select the Run as administrator option.

      

3. Install GTP Source (Required) - Skip this step only if GTP software has been previously installed on the computer using WinGet.

   1. In the command prompt copy/paste the following and then press enter:
      WinGet source add -n GTPSoftware -a https://WinGet.gtp.one/d1588e01-761c-48ff-b102-2776fc4f8ec5 -t "Microsoft.Rest"
      

      1. GTP WinGet source is now registered on the PC.
         

   2. If the following message “WinGet is not recognized as an internal or external command” displays, see the Install Winget for Windows section below.

      

   3. If GTP Source has already been registered on the computer, a message similar to the following “A source with the given name already exists…” will display. This message can be ignored. Move on to Install Software.

      

4. Install Software - For the software you want to install on each computer, copy/paste the install command (highlighted in gray starting with WinGet). Once pasted, press enter and the command will run and install. No further action is need until the installation is complete. If the Successfully Installed message does not display, contact the STRATUS Service Desk.  See the GTP STRATUS Addin for and example.

   1. GTP Lightning
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.Lightning -s GTPSoftware

   2. GTP Print
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.Print -s GTPSoftware

   3. GTP STRATUS Addin
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.AddIn -s GTPSoftware
      Example:

      

      
      Success!

      

      Error. If you get an error running this step, see the section below on what to do next.

   4. GTP Workstation
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.Workstation -s GTPSoftware

   5. GTP WireWorks (not yet released - install won’t work)
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.WireWorks -s GTPSoftware

   6. GTP SchematicViewer (not yet released - install won’t work)
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.SchematicViewer -s GTPSoftware
      

5. AutoUpdate (Optional-Recommended)

   1. The AutoUpdate task will check for updates of all installed GTP Software:

      1. at 1am local time

      2. when a user logs in

      3. Note: This is the same method used by MS Edge.

      4. Note: Other package managers such as Homebrew or Chocolatey can be supported in the future depending on demand.

   2. Enable AutoUpdate - In order to enable automatic-updates install the following via copy/paste into the Command Prompt:
      WinGet install GTPSoftware.AutoUpdate -s GTPSoftware

   3. Disable AutoUpdate - To disable automatic updates after AutoUpdate has been installed (Enable AutoUpdate above), uninstall this process with the following via copy/paste into the Command Prompt:
      WinGet uninstall GTPSoftware.AutoUpdate
      

6. Remove Tasks (Optional) - This step can be done anytime and will not impact the AutoUpdate. To cleanup tasks if any GTP Software version was installed prior to v6.3.1 you’ll can manually remove all Tasks from the items from the Windows Task Scheduler that have GTP or STRATUS in the name.

   1. Using Windows search, enter Task Scheduler and open the Task Scheduler App.

      

   2. Delete all Tasks - Delete all Tasks that have GTP or STRATUS in the name.

      

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1. Manually install GTP Software and updates

2. Or use an MDM tool such as KACE, MaaS360, InTune, etc.

   1. Note: Installation/update of GTP software using this method is supported via .msi installers.

3. A historical log of the msi based installers for GTP Applications can be found at the link below. Also use this link to download GTP Applications when there is a mandatory update. See the Release History article for more information.

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