Administrators on Team or Enterprise plans can deploy Claude Desktop automatically across their organization to manage installations and updates centrally. We offer an installer and an MSIX package for Windows deployments, enabling secure, scalable distribution.
Available installation formats
Installer (recommended): Downloads and installs Claude Desktop. On compatible systems, installs as an MSIX package with full features including Cowork. Requires administrator credentials, which are requested automatically during setup. If admin access is not available, installs Claude with all features except Cowork.
MSIX package: For enterprise deployment via Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Group Policy, or PowerShell. Use this if you are managing installations centrally rather than having users install individually.
Installation requirements
The recommended installer requires Windows 10 version 2004 or later (build 19041+). Windows S Mode must be disabled.
For full feature support including Cowork, administrator privileges are required. Users will see a Windows UAC prompt during installation. Users without admin access can still install Claude but Cowork will not be available.
For silent deployment without user interaction, use the MSIX package directly with your enterprise management tool.
Cowork requirements
Claude Desktop for Windows requires the Virtual Machine Platform to use Cowork. You can automate installation of this feature via most endpoint management solutions, but you may also run the following command to install it manually:
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform -All -NoRestart
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Installation commands
For manual installation on individual machines, use the following PowerShell commands:
Install for single user
```powershell
Add-AppxPackage -Path "Claude.msix"
```
For more details, see Microsoft's Add-AppxPackage documentation.
Install for all users (provisions machine-wide)
```powershell
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "Claude.msix" -SkipLicense -Regions "all"
```
For more details, see Microsoft's Add-AppxProvisionedPackage documentation.
Deploy via MDM
Claude Desktop can be deployed through various enterprise software distribution services. Choose the method that aligns with your organization's existing infrastructure:
Configuration
To configure Claude Desktop settings such as auto-updates, extensions, and MCP servers, see Enterprise configuration.
Troubleshooting
MSIX package not working with AppLocker?
By default, packaged apps may be restricted by AppLocker policies. Ensure your AppLocker rules allow MSIX packages, or add Claude Desktop to your allowed applications list. Consult your organization's security policies before making changes.