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Do not use the standard executable ( .exe ) file meant for individual consumers. Instead, you must obtain the Enterprise MSI packages directly from the Promethean Support portal. Navigate to the Promethean Support download page. Select your operating system (Windows).
Modify the command line to add /norestart and any of the custom properties (like ASTUDIO_CHOSEN_LOOK ) detailed in Section 2.
Navigate to the directory containing your extracted ActivInspire.msi and execute the following command: msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1 Use code with caution. /i : Instructs Windows Installer to perform an installation.
: This launches the Network Install wizard, which allows you to extract individual .msi files for ActivInspire, Core Resources, and Help files into a folder of your choice. 2. Silent Installation Commands
PowerShell scripts can be useful for adding logic to your silent deployment. A basic script would look like this: activinspire silent install
: If using Microsoft Intune , you must wrap these extracted .msi files into .intunewin format using the IntuneWinAppUtil Tool .
There are two primary ways to do this:
/norestart : Prevents the computer from restarting automatically after installation. Advanced Silent Install (Including Resource Pack)
file in the destination folder, which allows the software to be pre-activated upon deployment. EduGeek.net 2. Silent Installation Commands Do not use the standard executable (
To pre-configure the software (e.g., license keys or file paths), you can create a file using the ASTransGen.exe utility found in the extracted network install folder.
Deploying software across an entire school district or enterprise network requires efficiency, speed, and minimal disruption. Manually installing Promethean’s ActivInspire software on hundreds of interactive classrooms is time-consuming and impractical.
One of the biggest hurdles in a silent rollout is entering the activation key. Manually activating each machine defeats the purpose of an automated install. Promethean solves this by checking for an activation file named Inspire.ast . Step-by-Step Licensing Automation
Create a network share folder accessible by all client computers. Select your operating system (Windows)
Deploying software across hundreds or thousands of school computers requires efficiency and automation. For IT administrators managing Promethean interactive displays, is a staple application. A silent install allows you to deploy ActivInspire, along with its essential resources (like the Resource Pack), without requiring user interaction, interruptions, or manual reboots on every machine.
ActivInspire_Setup.exe /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress"
msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" TRANSFORMS="license.mst" /qn Troubleshooting Common Issues