I am trying to install an exe, it starts the install but stops at the next button and i can't figure out where to put the next step
i have a program setup in software then distribution and a script, when i try and run the exe it starts and then when it get's to the next button it stops not sure where to put the /q tried it on the script says it installed but it didn't
Answers (3)
you should contact the vendor of the software and ask how to install this software silently.
Here you can find a collection (unfortunately no more managed) for silent installs: https://silentswitch.wordpress.com/
You can try to ask the .exe for the switches:
- Navigate to the folder with the exe on the command line
- Enter [filename].exe /? <enter>
The /? switch may return a popup that lists the switches.
If that doesn't work, use a test machine and try /qn (quiet - no prompts) or /s (silent) or even /silent. It all depends on how that installer was written. Not all installers conform to standard conventions.
Tip: If the file is on a network share and you don't want to copy it locally, you can assign the folder a drive letter:
net use Q: \\servername\folder\folder\folder (Q: can be any unused drive letter.)
Then on the command line, just type Q: <enter> to open the folder "locally".
I agree with the other posts. I will say that I have had conflicts between creating the install task with silent switches and setting the actual KACE script to not notify. Try one or the other. Just maybe!