jellyhead Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) 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? Edited August 30, 2007 by jellyhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totoymola Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyhead Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobra Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) (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:<?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. Edited September 5, 2007 by MrCobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyhead Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuMz Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Nice post. I'll try this....xml based answer file...I like I like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirawan1988 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 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 commandstart /wait \\server\share\adobecs3\setup.exe --mode=Silent --deploymentFile="\\server\share\adobecs3\install.xml"here is also a copy of the application.xml.override<? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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