Upgrading from 6 to 6.5.1 without IM setup screen 1

[danodhil]

Im upgrading from 6 to 6.5.1 and found the user is prompted to set up instant messaging. I dont want the user to see this. I was able to avoid this by using a configFile= in the notes.ini but cant figure out how to append the users existing notes.ini without doing it manually. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!!

PS. Im using ZEN to push MSI/MST

 

[manb4war]

You need to use the Installshield for Lotus Notes to create a silent install. You can use the scripted setup file to hide the screens

 

[danodhil]

Ah-HA Found it. Notes Technote # 1153969 explaned in detail how to add a line (IM_NO_SETUP=1) to the existing ini with AdminStudio. I was afraid it would overwrite the entire existing ini but it didnt, it just added that one entry.
FYI, this line works on 6.5.1. For 6.5 you user other entries also found in the Technote.