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Pre and Post processing with a Feature Update
We want to get away from a task sequence for deploying a Feature Update but we have a software product that needs to be removed/reinstalled pre and post the Feature Update. Is there a way to address this without using a task sequence. I know...upgrade the app which is being worked on but a bit out of my control so trying to look at other avenues.
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- Jason_Sandys
Microsoft
Hi Timothy. Yes, this is possible although takes a little bit of leg work to configure and orchestrate properly. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/windows-setup-enable-custom-actions for details. There are a number of blogs posted by community members as well that you find by using your favorite search engine (Bing of course) that give further experience-based guidance. 
Sudhagar ThirumoolanHi Tim_Menzel,
Yes you can do this today. Please take a look at the custom actions capability where you can enable scripts to be executed in various phases of the servicing upgrade process without requiring a task sequence. This should address any lightweight pre \ post customizations.
Run custom actions during a feature update | Microsoft Docs
Also recently at ignite Steve_DiAcetis demoed how to enable a task sequence like flow but using servicing updates rather than media. That might also help address your scenario. Windows updates and recovery: smooth + seamless = happy IT and happy users - Microsoft Tech Community
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