Verdict: Essential for IT Admins, but unnecessarily difficult to find.
msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" ACTIV_KEY="XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX" /qn /norestart Use code with caution. Deploying Essential Core Components
msiexec /i ActivInspire.msi /qn ADDLOCAL=Core ADVERTISE=0
If you encounter issues during the silent installation process, refer to the following troubleshooting steps:
Once extracted, these MSI files can be deployed silently via the switch without user interaction. EduGeek.net Professional Edition & License Deployment For professional edition features, you can either: Apply a Transform (.mst) : Use a tool like to add your (serial number) to the property table. Manual Update
Navigate to .
Your network share will now contain critical files including ActivInspire.msi , ActivInspireCoreRes.msi , and ActivInspireHelp.msi , ready for deployment.
msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire_Setup.msi" TRANSFORMS="ActivInspire_Config.mst" /qn /norestart Use code with caution. Enterprise Deployment Strategies 1. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM)
Here’s a complete PowerShell script for a silent install with exclusive error handling:
The /S switch handles the outer installer wrapper, while the /v passes the /qn flag to the inner MSI, instructing it to run silently as well.
For deployment systems like SCCM (or MDT), you need a .cmd script that installs all components in the correct order.
Right-click → . Select your MSI via UNC path (do NOT use mapped drives).
If you want, I can:
Let’s break it down.