The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Office 97 for Windows
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:
- Switches are not case sensitive; for example, /A is the same as /a.
- Except where specifically noted, these switches may only be used when
performing an initial installation of Microsoft Office 97.
- Multiple switches are separated 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
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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.
This switch may be used 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.
This switch may be used 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: How to Use Custom STF Files with
MS Office 97 Setup
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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/m# Specifies the Multi-License Pak (MLP) licensing
information needed to activate the MLP for floppy
disks. Setup increments the multilicense count on the
floppy disks by the number you specify.
NOTE: There is no space between the "m" and the
number.
Example: /m50
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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.
This switch may be used 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.
This switch may be used 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.
This switch may be used when running Microsoft Office
97 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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