Activinspire Silent Install ((new))

Performing a silent install of ActivInspire offers several benefits:

The core of a silent install lies in the command line syntax. Since ActivInspire uses MSI technology, the universal Windows Installer tool, msiexec.exe , is used.

The main resource pack (often a .as4a file) is installed after ActivInspire is running. The best way to deploy this silently is to place the resource pack on a network share and point the software to it using the admin.ini file or import it via command line after the initial launch.

@echo off :: ActivInspire Silent Deployment Script :: Set the network path to your installation files SET "DeployPath=\\YourServer\NetworkShare\ActivInspire" echo Installing ActivDriver... msiexec.exe /i "%DeployPath%\ActivDriver.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1 echo Installing ActivInspire Main Application... msiexec.exe /i "%DeployPath%\ActivInspire.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1 KEY="YOUR-LICENSE-KEY-HERE" echo Installing Core Resource Pack... msiexec.exe /i "%DeployPath%\ActivInspire_Core_Resources.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1 echo Installation process completed successfully. exit /b 0 Use code with caution. Enterprise Deployment via MECM / SCCM activinspire silent install

By using the methods above, you can efficiently manage ActivInspire deployments across your organization, ensuring teachers have the tools they need without interrupting the learning environment.

Choose and select Windows Installer (*.msi file) . Browse to your network path and select ActivInspire.msi . Step 2: Configure Deployment Settings

: This file is used to override default program behaviors on client machines. If used, it must be stored in the same folder as the ActivInspire.msi during deployment. Performing a silent install of ActivInspire offers several

The main file you will use for silent installation will be something like ActivInspire.msi . The exact name may vary by version.

Other useful switches include /passive , which shows a progress bar but does not allow user interaction.

For older versions of ActivInspire that used a different installer type, a switch like /s /v/qn may have been required. However, the MSI method is the most reliable for modern versions. The best way to deploy this silently is

Corrupted MSI cache or previous incomplete installation. Fix: Run the Microsoft Installer CleanUp Utility to remove all Promethean traces, then re-run the silent install.

Notes/assumptions: Windows 10/11 target, installer is the standard ActivInspire MSI or EXE from Promethean, and you have administrative rights and access to the installer file(s). Adjust file names and paths to match your environment.

msiexec /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1

For schools and districts that rely on Promethean’s interactive displays, ActivInspire remains a cornerstone piece of software for creating dynamic flipcharts. However, running the standard .exe installer on every workstation manually is impractical. The solution? A .