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Q180404: XADM: Silent Mode Setup Does Not Support Upgrade Mode

Article: Q180404
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage
Last Modified: 28-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run the Exchange Server Setup program in silent mode (Setup /Q) to
upgrade the Exchange Administrator program, the Setup program prompts for a CD
key, even though the CD key has been entered into the Setup.ini file.

CAUSE
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The Exchange Server Setup program does not support upgrades when run in the
silent or unattended mode (Setup /Q).

MORE INFORMATION
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This is by product design.

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Keywords          : kbusage 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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