Setup.exe /s /v"/qn" The /s suppresses the bootstrapper UI, and /v" /qn" passes the quiet argument to the internal MSI. Advanced Configuration: Customizing Your Silent Install A basic silent install only installs default features. You will likely need to customize the deployment. Use the ADDLOCAL property to specify which components to install. Example: Installing ActivInspire with Promethean Resources msiexec /i "ActivInspire.msi" ADDLOCAL=ActivInspire,PrometheanResources,ActivDriver /qn /norestart Common ADDLOCAL Options: | Component | Description | | :--- | :--- | | ActivInspire | Core software | | ActivDriver | Required for interactive pens & boards | | PrometheanResources | Stock images, sounds, and templates | | FlipchartConverter | Tool to convert old Flipcharts | | Fonts | Promethean-specific font pack | Suppressing the License Agreement Popup Even in silent mode, some versions of ActivInspire halt if the EULA is not accepted. To bypass this, pass the license acceptance property:
Error 1: The Installer Hangs at 99% Cause: The ActivDriver installation is waiting for a hardware device (a connected Promethean board) that isn't present. Fix: Use the property DISABLE_DEVICE_DETECTION=1 : activinspire silent install
Download the latest ActivInspire MSI from Promethean’s support portal today, build a deployment script using the templates above, and reclaim your weekend. Have a specific deployment error not covered here? Consult Promethean’s enterprise support documentation or check the Event Viewer under “Applications and Services Logs.” Use the ADDLOCAL property to specify which components
For schools and districts that rely on Promethean’s interactive displays, ActivInspire remains a cornerstone piece of software for creating dynamic flipcharts. However, running the standard .exe installer on every workstation manually is impractical. The solution? A . including command-line arguments
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object $_.Name -match "ActivInspire" | Select-Object IdentifyingNumber Then run:
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about executing an ActivInspire silent install, including command-line arguments, customization options, and troubleshooting common deployment errors. A silent install (or unattended install) is the process of installing software without any user interface (UI) pop-ups, prompts, or required clicks. When executed properly, the installation runs in the background, allowing teachers and students to continue working uninterrupted.
Invoke-Command -ComputerName "TeacherPC-01" -ScriptBlock Start-Process msiexec.exe -ArgumentList "/i `"C:\Deploy\ActivInspire.msi`" /qn /norestart" -Wait