Check HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall for the ActivInspire entry.
By mastering the msiexec commands and leveraging transform files, you can turn a multi-day hardware rollout into a five-minute automated task.
To automate this, you should use an file or a Transform file (.mst) . activinspire silent install
Always generate a log during testing to see exactly where a silent install fails: msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn /L*V "C:\logs\activinstall.log" Final Verification
One of the biggest hurdles in a silent install is licensing. Manually entering a 20-digit key on 50 laptops is not feasible. Always generate a log during testing to see
The command must be executed from an elevated Command Prompt or via a deployment tool like SCCM, PDQ Deploy, or Intune.
Once the deployment finishes, verify the install by checking: Once the deployment finishes, verify the install by
A "plain" install often isn't enough. You likely want to include the Core Resources or set the language. You can pass public properties to the MSI to customize the behavior. 1. Including Resource Packs
msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" TRANSFORMS="license.mst" /qn Troubleshooting Common Issues