MSI Parameters

[cjkenworthy]

When adding an MSI package to a group policy object, is there anyway to add parameters to the execution of that package?

e.g. (msiexec /i) acrobat.msi /qb-!

I have developed an MSI package for adobe acrobat installation and need to execute the MSI file with some parameters to perform a silent install. I need to do this in group policy, as if I do it in a script it reverts to the user permissions (not allowing installations) - GPO uses administrative permissions to install.

At the moment the event log says that the package was applied successfully, but it does not appear to have been installed on the computer/file types not recognised.

Thanks.

 

[tsuji]

Hello cjkenworthy,

Msi's options are discussed here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...doc/en/sag_WinInstall_Command_Line_Syntax.asp

regards - tsuji

 

[cjkenworthy]

What I mean is - is there anyway to add these parameters to the package within the Group Policy management console?

I know these parameters exist- I just need to add them to the package so that when group policy applies the package, it will take them into consideration.

Chris.

 

[tsuji]

cjkenworthy,

This is the answer for the moment from ms.

Host: David (Microsoft)
Q: Why do you not have the possibility to use extra parameters for msi package in AD as you can if you use standard msiexec command

A: Great question. We simply have never added that support. An MST can sometimes act as a substitute, but I agree that this would be a great future addition.

- tsuji

 

[cjkenworthy]

Hmmmm.

Thanks for your help tsuji!

Chris.

 

[Titleist]

cjkenworthy,

Are you applying the policy to the users or computers? I deploy all my MSI packages to the computers so they are installed during startup with admin rights..

john