Perform a silent installation using the command line (Windows)
Users can install FileMaker Server from the command line. When you use this method, the installer can inform users whether installation was successful.
A command line silent installation requires you to run the Command Prompt as administrator.
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To run as administrator on Windows versions with the Start menu:
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Choose Start menu > All Programs > Accessories, or Start menu > Programs > Accessories, or Start menu > Windows System.
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Right-click Command Prompt, then choose Run as administrator.
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To run as administrator on Windows versions with the Start screen:
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Right-click the Start screen, and choose All apps.
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Right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.
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To run as administrator on Windows Server, right-click the Start menu, and choose Command Prompt (Admin).
The following table describes options you have when performing an assisted installation from the command line.
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Instruct users to open a command window, then type |
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Install FileMaker Server without a user interface (silent install) |
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Display a dialog box indicating whether FileMaker Server was successfully installed |
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| Display a progress bar and Cancel button during installation | "pathname\setup.exe" /s /v/qb
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| Uninstall FileMaker Server without a user interface (silent uninstall) | "pathname\setup.exe" /s /x /v/qn
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Note pathname is the location of the installer folder you created on the networked volume.