InstallAware

I am unable to launch my MSI utilizing the /passive option successfully and I was wondering if all options available from msiexec are supported out-of-the-box for any generated MSI and/or are there any special code handling techniques that are required for each?

I created a IA sample program (user feedback and registration) and I was unable to get it to execute with the "/passive" expected results explained by the msiexec /?

/passive - Runs the Setup program or the removal program in "passive" mode. The program does not prompt the user with any error messages. The user sees a progress bar that indicates that the installation or the removal is occurring. The user cannot cancel the installation or the removal. By default, the program invokes the

Am I missing something? Has anyone tried this option with successful results?

I've heard of mixed results using the msiexec /passive option.

My one question is the necessity of the msi to be used in this case? That is, if the iA exe provided a /passive option, would that be satisfactory, or are you depending on msi deployment?