Msiexec

platypus · 15 Oct 2008 at 10:25

Two questions really;

Firstly: I'm using psexec to copy msi files to other computers, and then execute them with msiexec. When using the /qn and /forcereboot switches, nothing seems to happen (same command with /passive works). Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? And is there a better way of doing it then having to use psexec?

Edit: Hmm, seems its the /forcereboot switch. How can I get around that?

Also, if anyone has any links to some excellent resources I'd appreciate them, have struggled to find that much documentation.

bledd · 15 Oct 2008 at 11:30

http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/view/web/42/

platypus · 15 Oct 2008 at 12:13

Not entirely what I was after as I want to force a reboot, but a useful link nonetheless

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bledd · 15 Oct 2008 at 12:21

run a psexec shutdown -r after it, that outta do it

platypus · 15 Oct 2008 at 12:24

Aye hadn't thought of that.

Wonder why the msiexec switch doesn't work though.

bledd · 15 Oct 2008 at 12:27

maybe that installer doesn't require a reboot, so doesn't 'try' to even when forced..

i tend to repack msi's inside 7z exe's, to make them 'switchless'

platypus · 15 Oct 2008 at 13:48

A guide on how to do that would be handy..

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bledd · 15 Oct 2008 at 14:09

http://www.msfn.org/board/7-Zip-Switchless-Inst-t39048.html