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How can I create a fully automated install from a .msi?

I'm trying to create a silent install with no user interaction at all. I've written a batch file that will kick off the install, but the user will still have to click "next" and "finish". Is there anyway to do this using adminstudio or any other type of software?

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Posted by: WGM_Jeff 12 years ago
4th Degree Black Belt
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Here is a link that has some info abou this. There are parameters you can add at the end of the command line to make it silent. Usually something like /qn or /qb.

http://technet.microsoft.com/es-es/library/bb490936(en-us).aspx

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  • I have the /qn, but it still wants you to click next and finish the install. Is there a type of response file or answer file that you can create?? - blang008 12 years ago
Posted by: Mencaliss 12 years ago
Senior Purple Belt
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I downloaded the LibreOffice installation file (LibO_3.5.1_Win_x86_install_multi.msi) and installed it using msiexec /i LibO_3.5.1_Win_x86_install_multi.msi /qn. I didn't see any kind of dialog windows. Not sure what your problem is to be honest.

What is the the command line in your batch used to launch the install ?

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  • CLS

    @echo off

    msiexec /qn /i

    \\SERVER NAME\Distribute\APPS\LibreOffice35\libreoffice35\libo_3.5.1_win_x86_install_multi.msi - blang008 12 years ago
    • Why are you splitting the msiexec and path to your .MSI ?

      Try msiexec /i "\\SERVER NAME\Distribute\APPS\LibreOffice35\libreoffice35\libo_3.5.1_win_x86_install_multi.msi" /qn on the same line.

      Use quote around your path that contain spaces. - Mencaliss 12 years ago
  • Try using just /q or /qn- - piyushnasa 12 years ago
Posted by: Hammer1790 12 years ago
2nd Degree Black Belt
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What program is this for? You can use the MSI wizard on the KBOX to help you push the installation from one location. It can be found under Scripting => Configuration Policy => MSI Install Wizard.

The command in a batch file would normally look like this
msiexec /qn /i *path to your msi*

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  • It's for LibreOffice 3.5. That is exactly what my command in the batch file looks like. I've read that you can create a "respons"file when running a setup.exe with the -r switch, but the install is in .msi format. - blang008 12 years ago

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