Install [top] — Activinspire Silent

: Instructs ActivInspire to run its background file import tool.

@echo off REM --- Step 1: Install ActivDriver Silently --- msiexec.exe /i "%~dp0ActivDriver.msi" /qn /norestart REM --- Step 2: Install ActivInspire Core --- msiexec.exe /i "%~dp0ActivInspire.msi" DESKTOP_SHORTCUT=1 /qn /norestart REM --- Step 3: Inject Professional License --- if not exist "C:\ProgramData\Promethean\ActivInspire" mkdir "C:\ProgramData\Promethean\ActivInspire" copy /y "%~dp0astransfile.dat" "C:\ProgramData\Promethean\ActivInspire\astransfile.dat" REM --- Step 4: Import Shared Resource Pack --- "C:\Program Files\Promethean\ActivSoftware\Inspire\Inspire.exe" /importres "%~dp0Main_Resource_Pack.as4a" /shared exit /b 0 Use code with caution. PowerShell Deployment Script ( deploy.ps1 ) powershell

Open the SCCM Console and navigate to > Application Management > Applications . Right-click Applications and select Create Application .

To keep student or teacher desktops clutter-free, you can prevent the installer from creating shortcuts using the DESKTOP_SHORTCUT property:

While you can pass parameters through the .exe wrapper, extracting the native .msi and .cab files provides greater flexibility and stability for enterprise deployments. To extract the files: Open a Command Prompt as Administrator. Run the executable with the extraction switch: ActivInspire_Setup.exe /a Use code with caution. activinspire silent install

msiexec /i "ActivInspire.msi" ACTIV_SERIAL="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" /qn /norestart

Once you have the MSI files, use the following commands for a silent installation via Command Prompt or deployment tools like SCCM/MDT: EduGeek.net Main Application: msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspire.msi" /qn /norestart Core Resources: msiexec.exe /i "ActivInspireMainRes.msi" /qn /norestart Drivers (if required): msiexec.exe /i "bc016a.msi" /qn /norestart EduGeek.net Command Switches Breakdown: deploy activinspire via mdt | Promethean Direct Support

Click . The package will now deploy to target machines upon their next system reboot.

/norestart : Prevents the machine from automatically rebooting after the installation concludes. Deploying the Core Resources (Crucial Step) : Instructs ActivInspire to run its background file

Open cmd as Administrator and run your command. Watch for pop-ups or errors.

While you can use the EXE, the most reliable silent install uses the file. You can extract the MSI from the EXE:

: ActivInspire has two interfaces: "Primary" (designed for younger learners with simplified, colorful icons) and "Studio" (the full-featured interface for older students and presenters). Set this to "Studio" or "Primary" based on your school's grade levels.

When using MDT, a simple batch script should be used in the State Restore phase: Right-click Applications and select Create Application

ActivInspire relies on specific runtime environments. Ensure your target machines have the following installed prior to deployment, or chain them in your deployment tool:

If you encounter issues during the silent installation process, check the following:

Open Windows Explorer and navigate to your temporary directory by typing %temp% in the address bar.