Custom Setup Parameters for Windows NT

Last reviewed: May 9, 1997
Article ID: Q104171
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

The following information is displayed when typing "Setup/?" (without the quotes) from Command Prompt under Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server:

   Microsoft Setup

   SETUP [/?] [/f] [/i <INF Src File>]
         [/c <Script Section>] [/s <Src Path>]
         [/d <Dest Path>] [/t <Var> = <Value>]
         [/n] [/v]

   /? - generates this Usage message.
   /f - turns off blue background.
   /i - defaults to current directory + 'SETUP.INF'.
   /c - defaults to 'Shell Commands'.
   /s - defaults to Current Working Directory.
   /d - optional destination, mandatory on setup to share.
   /t - set INF <var> to <value>, multiple /T is valid.
   /n - setup to share mode
   /v - turn on INF syntax checking.

Of these switches, /?, /I, /S, /D, and /N are supported only for an administrative setup of Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server, which involves creating an installation which can be used for network installations of Windows NT. When performing an administrative setup from Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server, it must be a setup consistent with the operating system type. For example, you cannot perform a Windows NT administrative setup from a Windows NT Advanced Server installation.

Of the above switches, the following are not supported, and should not be used: /F, /C, /T, and /V.

The System Guides for both Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server contain the following additional warning about Setup:

   IMPORTANT: Do not use the MS-DOS or OS/2 copy command, the MS-DOS XCOPY
   command, or the Copy command in File Manager to install Windows NT files
   on a network server. You must use the Windows NT setup command.

   If you install this way, the information on the Emergency Repair Disk
   may or may not be accurate in assessing and repairing system damage, and
   is therefore not supported.


Additional query words: prodnt switches admin shared
Keywords : kbsetup ntsetup
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS


THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: May 9, 1997
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.