Activinspire Silent Install Exclusive

ActivInspire-2.18.21.exe /S /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress ALLUSERS=1"

If you use Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, the default detection rule (MSI product code) often fails because ActivInspire updates itself without updating the MSI code.

Remove-Item "C:\Users\Public\Desktop\ActivInspire.lnk" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Run this script via Startup Script or SCCM Script Installer.

Download the ActivInspire Corporate MSI bundle from Promethean Support (requires a free account). Do not use the consumer .exe from the public download page.
Filename expected: ActivInspire-x.x.x-Corporate.msi

Deploying ActivInspire does not require manual intervention. By leveraging MSI switches and public properties, administrators can ensure that every teacher station and panel PC is equipped with a standardized, configured version of the software. This "silent" approach is the hallmark of efficient IT management—invisible to the user, invaluable to the administrator.

To perform a silent install of Promethean ActivInspire, you must first extract the MSI files from the executable installer and then use standard Windows Installer commands. 1. Extract the MSI Files

The standard web installer must be run once to extract the component files required for a silent deployment.

Run the Installer: Execute the downloaded ActivInspire setup file. activinspire silent install exclusive

Choose "Network Install": When prompted for the setup type, select Network Install. This will unpack individual components into a folder of your choice.

Locate Components: After extraction, you will have several MSI files, typically including: ActivInspire.msi (The main application) ActivInspireMainRes.msi (Core resources) ActivInspireHelp.msi (Help files) bc016a.msi or similar (Board drivers) 2. Silent Installation Commands

You can deploy these files via a batch script, SCCM, or Microsoft Intune. Use the /qn switch for a "quiet" installation with no user interface. Sample Batch Script:

@echo off :: Install the main ActivInspire application start /wait msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn /norestart :: Install the core resources (Required for the app to function properly) start /wait msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspireMainRes.msi" /qn /norestart :: Install the drivers for Promethean boards start /wait msiexec.exe /i "bc016a.msi" /qn /norestart Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

(Note: Use start /wait to ensure each component finishes before the next begins.) 3. Activation and Licensing

To unlock the Professional Edition silently, you typically need to enter the 20-digit serial code during the network extraction phase or manually upon first launch. For large-scale deployments, Promethean provides an unattended install guide which explains how to include license information in a transform (.mst) file. Summary of Switches /i Installs the package /qn Quiet mode, no UI /norestart Prevents the machine from rebooting automatically TRANSFORMS="file.mst" Applies a custom configuration file (optional)

You're looking for information on ActivInspire's silent installation feature, specifically for an exclusive setup. ActivInspire-2

ActivInspire Silent Installation

ActivInspire, a popular interactive whiteboard software, allows for silent installation, which enables administrators to install the software without user interaction. This feature is particularly useful for large-scale deployments in educational institutions or organizations.

Command-line Parameters for Silent Installation

To perform a silent installation of ActivInspire, you can use the following command-line parameters:

Example command:

msiexec.exe /i ActivInspire.msi /S /V /ADMIN

Exclusive Mode

Regarding the term "exclusive," I'm assuming you might be referring to an exclusive installation, where only specific features or components are installed. ActivInspire provides a range of installation options, including a " Typical" installation, which installs the most commonly used features. If you use Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, the

If you want to customize the installation and install specific features only, you can use the /COMPONENTS parameter. For example:

msiexec.exe /i ActivInspire.msi /S /V /COMPONENTS=student,teacher

In this example, only the "student" and "teacher" components are installed.

Documentation and Resources

For more detailed information on ActivInspire's silent installation and customization options, I recommend consulting the official ActivInspire documentation and the Promethean support website.

The most common silent install failure is the Promethean Device Service not starting. After a silent install, the device service often remains in a "stopped" state because it tries to detect hardware during first boot.

Why isn't this documentation on the front page of Promethean's support site? Because it is brittle.

The "exclusive" knowledge usually locked behind Promethean's enterprise support wall includes these three critical flags: