This guide provides an exclusive, deep dive into the command-line parameters and configuration steps required for a seamless, "hands-off" deployment. 1. Prerequisites and Preparation
ActivInspire is often bundled with a "Main Resources" pack. This is usually a separate installer. For a complete classroom setup, you must silently install the resources immediately after the main application: msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire_Resources.msi" /qn Use code with caution. 5. Deployment via Group Policy (GPO) or SCCM/MECM
msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn ACTIV_KEY="XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX" Use code with caution. Language Selection
To include your Professional Edition license key during the silent install, use the ACTIV_KEY property:
Ensure target machines have the .NET Framework (usually 4.8 or higher) and the latest Windows updates to prevent installation hangs.
In SCCM, set the installation program to: msiexec /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn /norestart 6. Post-Installation Verification
/norestart : Prevents the machine from rebooting automatically after the installation finishes. 3. Advanced Configuration: Using Property Values
Place the .msi and any necessary transform files ( .mst ) in a shared network folder with read access for "Domain Computers."
If you have complex settings (specific shortcuts, file associations), use a tool like Orca to create a Transform ( .mst ) file.
For IT administrators managing large-scale educational environments, manually installing software on hundreds of classroom laptops is not an option. , Promethean’s flagship interactive teaching software, supports silent installation—a method that allows you to deploy the application across a network without any user intervention.
