When using the /r or -r it doesn't create an ISS file??
When im running the command C:\setup.exe /r /f1"c:\test\answerfile.iss" it doesnt create an the iss file. I have tried to just use the /r switch so it saves it to the default C:\windows\ directory but that doesnt work either? I've tried XP and win 7 machines, tried the /r and -r switches, ensured i can create a file in the c:\test\ folder and C:\windows folder. Can someone please shed some light on this?
Answers (5)
What application is it? Are you sure it is an InstallShield based setup? You might try -r instead of /r (but it should not matter). Even if it is an InstallShield setup, it is possible the author of the installer supressed this capability for some reason.
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It is indeed a installShield based setup, It's Sage accounts line 50, I have the accounts.msi but it wont let me open it, it says use setup.exe. - Rob_crossley 12 years ago
For MSI-based installs, I've found that InstallShield sometimes won't allow you to create a response file. In these cases, there is a command line variant that allows for a silent install or a limited amount of customization. For example:
setup.exe /s /v/qn
The above sends a "/s" to the executable to tell it to be silent. The "/v" passes the rest of the command line (in this case the "/qn") on to the MSI.
I've got an article on my blog that talks about InstallShield installers and how to get them to deploy silently. It may help:
http://wdasite.com/2012/12/installshield-for-adminstratorspart-1/
If it is an Installshield application you should be able to create an iss file. Use 7zip and see if you are able to extract the MSI from setup.exe
