Auto install of Office 2003?

[Raziel014]

Ok, here the thing. I've downloaded ORK (Office Recourse Kit) and have made an MST file which the install reads from and it's working great.

BUT the thing is this:

I need the install to run from SETUP.EXE and not directly the MSI file.
SETUP.EXE reads some values from the SETUP.INI file in the FILES/SETUP folder and in this file it's said how the install should behave. Cause I don't want a complete silent mode cause I wouldn't even know if it's installing. I just set it to DISPLAY to only get a window of the installation.

And in this INI file it's stated which MSI file should be loaded and what MST file should be loaded.

So when I now run SETUP.EXE everything works great! BUT I can't select EXE files in Group Policy! Cause I want to create a Group Policy where the install is stated, but it only accepts MSI files!

How can I do this correctly?

 

[porkchopexpress]

If you are using GP to install it will tell you it's installing when the client boots up.
The MSI is the only way to do this install using GP unless you use a zap file.

 

[markdmac]

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I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark