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 Aug 30 2007, 09:35 AM
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I don't want to create a silent install, but I want to have the serial numer pre-filled. Is there any way to do this with a configuration file? I created the application.xml.override file but this doesn't seem to be used if not doing a silent install. Is it possible to add it to the msi file directly?
This post has been edited by jellyhead: Aug 30 2007, 11:33 AM |
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Sep 2 2007, 03:01 AM
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MSFN Expert  Group: Members Posts: 1031 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Pilipinas! Member No.: 31914 OS: none 
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QUOTE (jellyhead @ Aug 30 2007, 08:35 AM)  I don't want to create a silent install, but I want to have the serial numer pre-filled. Is there any way to do this with a configuration file? I created the application.xml.override file but this doesn't seem to be used if not doing a silent install. Is it possible to add it to the msi file directly? Yes, by editing the msi properties. But try creating an mst file first. Modifying the msi directly does not work all the time, and it should only be done if everything else fails. I haven't played with msi files for more than 2 years, and I don't have the adobe software to perform some tests. But I am pretty sure that the concept about msi's still remains the same (except for the implementation of xml). |
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Sep 2 2007, 08:55 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 9-August 07 Member No.: 149919 OS: Vista Ultimate x86
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I haven't found where the serial is located in the msi or mst files. If the value is not already present, then I need to know the value name so I can add it.
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Sep 5 2007, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 16-July 04 Member No.: 24732 |
(This is what works for me)
Automatically enter your serial number during installation process. 1.) Create a blank text file using (e.g.) Notepad 2.) Ctrl+c/v or type the following: CODE <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <Configuration> <Payload> <Data key="Serial" protected="0">1234xxxx5678yyyy4321zzzz</Data> <Data key="Registration">Suppress</Data> <Data key="EULA">Suppress</Data> <Data key="Updates">Suppress</Data> </Payload> </Configuration> 3.) Save as "application.xml.override" 4.) Put it into "payloads\AdobeMasterCollectionSuiteen_US_volume\" (or equivalent) 5.) Run setup.exe and have fun. Replace 1234xxxx5678yyyy4321zzzz above with your install code. This post has been edited by MrCobra: Sep 5 2007, 08:22 AM |
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Sep 9 2007, 10:54 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 9-August 07 Member No.: 149919 OS: Vista Ultimate x86
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I've tried creating the overide file and it doesn't seem to work. I'm guessing it only works with the silent install switches and I don't want to perform a silent install. I just want to have the serial pre-filled.
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Sep 10 2007, 05:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 520 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Edmonton, Alberta Member No.: 26786 OS: XP Pro x86 
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Nice post. I'll try this....xml based answer file...I like I like...
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Sep 18 2007, 02:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-September 07 Member No.: 155287 OS: none 
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I am running to the same problem too. I have put the serial key into the application.xml.override file which I put into the payload folder and it still prompt me for the cd-key after the installation. I am currently running the silent install from a batch file with this command
start /wait \\server\share\adobecs3\setup.exe --mode=Silent --deploymentFile="\\server\share\adobecs3\install.xml" here is also a copy of the application.xml.override CODE <? xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"> <Configuration> <Payload> <Data key="Serial" protected="0">1234xxx5678yyy9012zzz</Data> <Data key="Registration">Suppress</Data> <Data key="EULA">Suppress</Data> </Payload> </Configuration> Any help would be appreciated, Thank You |
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