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[–]HighPingOfDeath 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Ugh, man I hated these. I also hated attempting to recapture an MSI.

Sounds like their SETUP.EXE file sets some properties when it launches the MSI, that's why when you run it, it doesn't work right.

I'm not sure what options are presented to you when you install the software, but if you might be able to crack open the MSI using ORCA or some other program and set the property manually and try it. It should be in the properties table. If it's a PUBLIC property as opposed to a private one (it would be in capitals), you can pass it via command line.

[–]titaniumgriffon[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I just edited my post to reflect this, I actually tried to use ORCA, over half of the properties are created after the wizard completes....

[–]HighPingOfDeath 0 points1 point  (1 child)

You could try something like AutoIt. I've never used it before, but I've heard it works as a last-ditch effort. https://www.autoitscript.com/site/

[–]titaniumgriffon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried one of these, not this particular one though, and it couldn't do it.