OFF97: Setup Switches for Microsoft Office 97

ID: Q158503


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SUMMARY

The Microsoft Office 97 Setup program accepts a number of optional switches that you can use to control how the Setup program operates. This article lists the switches and describes the functionality of each switch.


MORE INFORMATION

The following table lists the Setup switches.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. Switches are not case sensitive; for example, /A is the same as /a.


  2. Except where specifically noted, you may only use these switches when performing an initial installation of Microsoft Office 97.


  3. Separate multiple switches by a blank space. For example, use the following command line to restore Office registry settings:
    Setup /y /r

 Switch              Function
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 /a                  Runs Setup in administrative mode and creates an
                     administrative installation point. Available only
                     when running Setup from compact discs or floppy disks.

                     NOTE: The /a and /q# or /qn# switches are mutually
                     exclusive.

                     Example: /a
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 /b#                 Suppresses the dialog box for choosing an installation
                     type by preselecting one of the large buttons.

                     Substitute a digit for the # symbol: 1 represents the
                     first button, 2 represents the second button, and so
                     on. This option is ignored if an invalid digit is
                     used.

                     NOTE: There is no space between the "b" and the digit.

                     Examples: /b1 = Typical
                               /b2 = Custom
                               /b3 = Run from CD or Run from Network
                                     Server
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 /c <COA>            Enters and validates the 20-character Product ID from
                     the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Certificate
                     of Authorization, replacing the user dialog box that
                     normally appears. You must specify the Certificate of
                     Authorization number.

                     Example: /c 01234567890123456789
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 /f                  All files are created with the 8.3 MS-DOS naming
                     convention. Long file names are not used.

                     NOTE: This switch is almost never required and should
                     not be used unless absolutely necessary.

                     Example: /f
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 /g[+] "<filename>"  Generates a log file that records details of the setup
                     process. You must specify the log file.

                     You may use this switch when running Microsoft Office
                     97 Setup in maintenance mode.

                     NOTE: Do not specify a file name with the ".txt"
                     extension.

                     NOTE: If + is specified, Setup appends information to
                     the log file instead of creating a new one.

                     Examples: /g "c:\msoffice\newlog.log"
                               /g+ "c:\msoffice\oldlog.log"
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 /gc[+] "<filename>" Generates a log file that records details of the setup
                     process. This switch also causes Setup to log all
                     calls and returns from custom actions. This can make
                     the log file very large.

                     You must specify the log file. The file name specified
                     must be an 8.3 MS-DOS short name. Longer file names
                     are not allowed.

                     You may use this switch when running Microsoft Office
                     97 Setup in maintenance mode.

                     NOTE: Do not specify a file name with the ".txt"
                     extension.

                     NOTE: If + is specified, Setup appends information
                     to the log file, instead of creating a new one.

                     Examples: /gc "c:\msoffice\newlog.log"
                               /gc+ "c:\msoffice\oldlog.log"
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 /k "<cdkey>"        Enters and validates the 11-digit key from the compact
                     disc sticker, replacing the user dialog box that would
                     normally appear.

                     Example: /k "12345678910"
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 /l <.lst file>      Specifies the custom .lst file to use when running
                     Setup. Use this switch after performing an
                     administrative installation of Microsoft Office 97
                     and using the Network Installation Wizard to
                     customize Setup.

                     For more information about this switch, see the
                     following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

                        ARTICLE-ID: Q158281
                        TITLE     : OFF97 Err Msg: "Setup Error 544"

                     Example: /l custom.lst

                     NOTE: This switch must be first on the command line
                     when used in combination with other switches.

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 /n ""               Setup uses the Windows registry Copy Disincentive
                     name if it exists; otherwise, Setup prompts the user
                     for the name. Ignored when you use the /a switch.

                     Example: /n ""
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 /n "<name>"         Specifies the user name. Setup uses the Windows
                     registry Copy Disincentive name if it exists;
                     otherwise, Setup uses the user name that you specify.
                     Ignored when you use the /a switch.

                     Example: /n "J. Random User"
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 /o ""               Setup uses the Windows registry Copy Disincentive
                     organization name if it exists; otherwise, Setup
                     prompts the user for the organization name.

                     Example:  /o ""
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 /o "<organization>" Specifies the organization name. Setup uses the
                     Windows registry Copy Disincentive organization name
                     if it exists; otherwise, it uses the organization name
                     that you specify.

                     Example:  /o "My Organization Name"
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 /q#                 Specifies that Setup run in quiet installation mode.
                     Performs a batch mode installation with no user
                     interaction.

                     Substitute any of the following values for #: nothing,
                     0, 1, or t.

                       /q:  All dialog boxes except the exit dialog box are
                            suppressed.

                       /q0: All dialog boxes except the exit dialog box are
                            suppressed.

                       /q1: All dialog boxes including the exit dialog
                            box are suppressed.

                       /qt: All dialog boxes and other user interface,
                            including the background and the copy gauge,
                            are suppressed.

                     Examples: /q
                               /q0
                               /q1
                               /qt
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 /qn#                Specifies that Setup runs in quiet installation mode,
                     and that the system is not rebooted. The option can be
                     1 or t (see the /q# switch); 0 is not valid.

                     Examples: /qn1
                               /qnt
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 /r                  Reinstalls the program.

                     You may use this switch when running Microsoft Office
                     97 Setup in maintenance mode.

                     Example:  /r
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 /s folder           Specifies the folder from which files are
                     installed. Overrides the default source (the folder
                     containing Setup.exe or the source specified in the
                     maintenance mode .stf file).

                     Example: /s x:\msoffice
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 /u[a]               Use this switch to uninstall Microsoft Office. /u
                     removes all program files except shared components;
                     /ua always removes shared components without prompting
                     you.

                     You may use this switch when running Microsoft Office
                     97 Setup in maintenance mode.

                     NOTE: If you use /q with /u, the shared components are
                     not removed because the dialog boxes that prompt you
                     to remove the components do not appear.

                     Examples: /u
                               /ua
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 /x "<file>"         Creates a network installation log file for tracking
                     the number of installations made from an
                     administrative installation point. This overrides
                     the value, if any, specified in the .stf file.

                     Example: /x "x:\msoffice\install.log"
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 /y                  Prevents Setup from copying files. Setup proceeds
                     normally, including setting registry entries, but
                     does not copy any files. Use this switch for restoring
                     registry entry values or for tracking down process
                     problems without copying files.

                     You may use this switch when running Microsoft Office
                     97 Setup in maintenance mode. Running Setup after a
                     previous setup of Microsoft Office starts Setup in
                     maintenance mode.

                     Example: /y
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 ?                   Displays Setup command line options. Using any
                     invalid parameter (for example, /z) also displays
                     these options.

                     Example: ? 
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Additional query words: OFF97 "setup /t" parameters


Keywords          : kbsetup offwinsetup offadmin offupgrade 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo 

Last Reviewed: May 25, 1999