1219681 - How to perform a silent install of Crystal Reports XI using a script

How do you perform a silent install of Crystal Reports XI using a script?

To perform a silent install of Crystal Reports XI, use the following sample script:

msiexec /i "E:\win32\CrystalReports.msi" /qn+ ADDLOCAL=ALL PIDKEY=XXXXX INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\Business Objects\Crystal Reports 11" COMMONVERDIR="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Business Objects"

Explanation of the script parameters above:

• [msiexec /i] calls the installer and prepares the service for installation
• ["E:\win32\CrystalReports.msi"] is the path to the location of the msi file as it appears on the CD. The E:\ drive represents the CD drive letter where the installation CD is located
• [/qn+] indicates to perform a silent install but prompt the user when the install is complete
• [ADDLOCAL=ALL] indicates a complete install
• [PIDKEY=] is the product key. Enter the installation key code into this PIDKEY parameter
• [INSTALLDIR=] is the path where the product files are to be installed. The C:\ drive represents the destination drive letter
• [COMMONVERDIR=] is the path where the common files are to be installed.

For more information on silent installs, please refer to Note 1203104.

More information can also be found on pages 9-11 of the Install.pdf installation guide found in the 'docs' folder of the installation CD.

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