Unattended install using .MSP

[Rob Grayson]

Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Rob,

When you create a MS Office 2007 .msp 'customization patch file' and either place it in the \Updates folder on your Office Network
installation point or modify the config.xml file to point to it, it should be automatically included as part of the install when you
run Setup.exe from the Office 2007 Network Installation point.

You may want to take a look at the steps on this in the Office 2007 Resource Kit (if you're using a machine that does not have
Office 2007 installed, add the ActiveX control from link #3 below to review the beta 2007 Resource Kit at
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/techcenter/FX100644811033.aspx

=======
Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great>>
--
I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP

LINKS to the 2007 Office System

1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/

3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007

a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Rob,

When you create a MS Office 2007 .msp 'customization patch file' and either place it in the \Updates folder on your Office Network
installation point or modify the config.xml file to point to it, it should be automatically included as part of the install when you
run Setup.exe from the Office 2007 Network Installation point.

You may want to take a look at the steps on this in the Office 2007 Resource Kit (if you're using a machine that does not have
Office 2007 installed, add the ActiveX control from link #3 below to review the beta 2007 Resource Kit at
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/techcenter/FX100644811033.aspx

=======
Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great>>
--
I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP

LINKS to the 2007 Office System

1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/

3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007

a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Rob,

When you create a MS Office 2007 .msp 'customization patch file' and either place it in the \Updates folder on your Office Network
installation point or modify the config.xml file to point to it, it should be automatically included as part of the install when you
run Setup.exe from the Office 2007 Network Installation point.

You may want to take a look at the steps on this in the Office 2007 Resource Kit (if you're using a machine that does not have
Office 2007 installed, add the ActiveX control from link #3 below to review the beta 2007 Resource Kit at
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/techcenter/FX100644811033.aspx

=======
Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great>>
--
I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP

LINKS to the 2007 Office System

1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/

3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007

a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Rob,

When you create a MS Office 2007 .msp 'customization patch file' and either place it in the \Updates folder on your Office Network
installation point or modify the config.xml file to point to it, it should be automatically included as part of the install when you
run Setup.exe from the Office 2007 Network Installation point.

You may want to take a look at the steps on this in the Office 2007 Resource Kit (if you're using a machine that does not have
Office 2007 installed, add the ActiveX control from link #3 below to review the beta 2007 Resource Kit at
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/techcenter/FX100644811033.aspx

=======
Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great>>
--
I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP

LINKS to the 2007 Office System

1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/

3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007

a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Rob,

When you create a MS Office 2007 .msp 'customization patch file' and either place it in the \Updates folder on your Office Network
installation point or modify the config.xml file to point to it, it should be automatically included as part of the install when you
run Setup.exe from the Office 2007 Network Installation point.

You may want to take a look at the steps on this in the Office 2007 Resource Kit (if you're using a machine that does not have
Office 2007 installed, add the ActiveX control from link #3 below to review the beta 2007 Resource Kit at
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/techcenter/FX100644811033.aspx

=======
Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great>>
--
I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP

LINKS to the 2007 Office System

1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/

3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007

a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Rob,

When you create a MS Office 2007 .msp 'customization patch file' and either place it in the \Updates folder on your Office Network
installation point or modify the config.xml file to point to it, it should be automatically included as part of the install when you
run Setup.exe from the Office 2007 Network Installation point.

You may want to take a look at the steps on this in the Office 2007 Resource Kit (if you're using a machine that does not have
Office 2007 installed, add the ActiveX control from link #3 below to review the beta 2007 Resource Kit at
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/techcenter/FX100644811033.aspx

=======
Is it possible to create an unattended install using an .msp file? I have
created custom installation files, but launching setup.exe /adminfile
mymsp.msp launches a dialog box that asks me what product I want to install.
I do not want any interaction with the application install. Is there a way to
use the /config and /adminfile parameters in combination to create a totally
silent install? Is that necessary? If assigning an .msp file to setup it
should already know what app i'm installing because I told it when I created
the .msp file.

Any help would be great>>
--
I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP

LINKS to the 2007 Office System

1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system info,
online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/

3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007

a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net