Custom MSI installer parameters
What
Starting with FileWave 15.2.0 it is now possible to add custom parameters to MSI Filesets. This includes Filesets created by MSI files but not the Filesets automatically created based on Windows software updates.
When/Why
Some MSI installers accept custom parameters that will change the way software is installed. For example, many MSI installers allow the software installation path to be defined via an additional option at runtime. Two such examples are:
| Application | Instal Path |
| UltraEdit | TARGETDIR="<my-desired.path>" |
| 7-Zip |
INSTALLDIR="<my-desired.path>" |
Typically through FileWave, it is necessary to set a silent option:
| Application | Silent Instal |
| Google Chrome | /qn |
| Firefox |
/S |
How
These MSI parameters may be set through the newly included Fileset property items:
- "Custom MSI install options"
- "Custom MSI uninstall options"
Multiple options may be specified at the same time and should be separated by spaces. For example, to instal TeamViewer Host silently, whilst at the same time supplying a settings file, this would be achieved with the following:
Information
These custom parameters should be separated by single spaces. If parameters starting with "/" or some special parameters (like ALLUSERS) are entered, they will be silently filtered out by the client.
The "Custom MSI install options" will be passed to msiexec for installation (so when the fileset is deployed). The "Custom MSI uninstall options" will be passed to the msiexec for un-installation in the case that "Use MSI uninstaller" is checked and the association of the fileset to the client is removed. Note that the MSI file needs to support uninstallation for this to have an effect (e.g. Firefox MSI does not support it).
In Anywhere you can also change these custom options in the Payload settings:
In both Central and Anywhere there are also "Learn More" links that will allow you to visit this page.