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Installing from the Command Line

Desktop Import/Export and the corresponding Work client commands can be silently installed from the command line by running the Windows Installer (msiexec.exe) with the appropriate command line switches and properties.

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  1. Download the appropriate MSI installer from the Prosperoware support site.

  2. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.

  3. Navigate to the folder containing the MSI installer.

  4. Run msiexe.exe with at least the /i and /switches and q switches and set the properties listed in the Installer Properties table the Installer Properties table below.

Example

The following command silently installs the main application, Work client commands, and enables full logging.

msiexec /i DesktopImportExportSetup.19.2.216.x86.msi /qn /lv*x "C:\logs" ADDLOCAL="Binder,ExcelAddIn,NrlHandler,Commands,Litigator” LICENSE_FILE=”C:\Users\Milanadmin\Desktop\license.xml”

Msiexec.exe Command Line Switches

For a full overview of the Windows Installer command line switches, refer to Microsoft's Command-Line Options page.

Option

Parameters

Description

/i

msi_filename

The file name of the MSI to install.

For example, Prosperoware.Binder.ClientInstaller.msi.

/q

n|b|b!|f

Sets the user interface level.qnNo UIqbBasic UIqb!Basic UI, with Cancel button hiddenqfFull UI

/l

v|x|*|logfile

Writes logging information to a log file.vVerbose outputxExtra debugging information*Logs all information except v and x levels.logfileAn existing path to the log file.

Installer Properties

Property

Description

ADDLOCAL

A comma-separated list of the components to install.

  • Binder - Installs the Desktop Import/Export application

  • WorkClientCommands - Adds an Import/Export submenu to DeskSite/FileSite's right-click menus for workspaces and folders.

LICENSE_FILE

The path to the license.xml file.