Windows - Software - Install Agent Ransack (64-Bit)

What the Agent Ransack installer does

This Automox Worklet™ installs Agent Ransack, a free desktop file search utility developed by Mythic Software. Agent Ransack provides advanced file and folder search capabilities beyond the built-in Windows Search functionality.

The Worklet queries the Windows registry in both 64-bit and 32-bit uninstall locations to detect existing installations. It checks HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall and HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall registry paths on 64-bit systems.

The Worklet examines registry keys including HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall, HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall. It accesses file paths at "C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansackInstall", "C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansack_install.log", "C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansack_Install.log". The Worklet executes commands including "Start-Process", "Stop-Process", "Remove-Item", and "msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList ("/i", "$scriptDir\$installer6".

When Agent Ransack is not found, the Worklet downloads the latest 64-bit MSI installer from the Automox cache API and performs an automated installation using msiexec with silent parameters. The installation creates detailed logs at C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansack_install.log for troubleshooting.

Why deploy Agent Ransack across endpoints

IT operations teams often need to help users locate files across local drives and network shares. The default Windows Search functionality provides basic capabilities but lacks advanced search operators and performance optimization.

Agent Ransack offers comprehensive search features including Boolean operators, regular expressions, content search within files, and date range filtering. These capabilities help technical staff quickly locate configuration files, log files, and other system resources during troubleshooting.

You standardize the file search toolset across your Windows environment while automating deployment through Automox. The Worklet eliminates the need for manual downloads and installations on individual endpoints.

How Agent Ransack deployment works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet queries Windows registry uninstall keys in both 64-bit (HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall) and 32-bit (HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall) locations. It searches for DisplayName entries matching "Agent Ransack" to determine if any version is already installed. On 32-bit operating systems, the Worklet checks only the native 32-bit registry location. If Agent Ransack is found, the Worklet exits with code 0. If not found, it flags the endpoint for remediation with exit code 1.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet creates a staging directory at C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansackInstall and downloads the latest 64-bit MSI installer (AgentRansack_x64.msi) from the Automox cache API. It launches msiexec with silent installation parameters (/qn), accepts the EULA programmatically (ACCEPT_EULA=TRUE), and installs for all users (ALLUSERS=1). The installation process has a five-minute timeout to prevent hanging processes. The Worklet monitors the msiexec process and validates exit codes (0 for success, 3010 for success with pending reboot). After installation completes, the staging directory and downloaded MSI file are removed. The Worklet creates a verbose installation log at C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansack_install.log for troubleshooting any installation failures.

Agent Ransack installation requirements

• PowerShell version 5 or higher

• Windows workstations or servers (64-bit or 32-bit operating systems supported)

• Internet connectivity to download the installer from the Automox cache API

• Administrative privileges to install MSI packages and write to C:\ProgramData\amagent\

• Sufficient disk space in C:\ProgramData for staging the installer (typically 10-20 MB)

Expected state after Agent Ransack installation

After successful remediation, Agent Ransack 64-bit appears in Windows Programs and Features with an entry in the registry uninstall keys. Users can launch Agent Ransack from the Start menu or desktop shortcut to perform advanced file searches. You can verify this change through the Automox Activity Log or by checking the endpoint configuration directly.

The application installs to the default Program Files directory and registers file associations for search operations. You can verify the installation by checking the Windows registry at HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall or by launching the application. The installation log at C:\ProgramData\amagent\AgentRansack_install.log provides detailed status information if you need to troubleshoot deployment issues.