# Software deployment: Pre & Post Deployment Scenarios

While creating a software package for Windows, you can configure various activities to be carried out before and after installation depending on the [software deployment method](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/software-deployment.html) to ensure that the software installation is smooth and that the computers in which the software is being installed meet all the prerequisites.

Let's consider a few scenarios to understand how to use pre/post deployment activities effectively.

## Scenario 1: Updating Java 8 on all computers in the network

## Scenario 2: Uninstalling Notepad++ from all computers in the network

## Scenario 3: Installing a plugin for a particular application

For more details, visit [this](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/software_installation/managing_msi_files.html) webpage.