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Windows
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Start the installer of AusweisApp2 using the command line to configure the
installation process and preset system-wide default settings. In addition to the
usual arguments [1]_, the following command contains all supported arguments,
which are explained below.
.. code-block:: winbatch
msiexec /i AusweisApp2-X.YY.Z.msi /quiet INSTALL_ROOT="C:\AusweisApp2" SYSTEMSETTINGS=false DESKTOPSHORTCUT=false AUTOSTART=false AUTOHIDE=false REMINDTOCLOSE=false ASSISTANT=false TRANSPORTPINREMINDER=false UPDATECHECK=false ONSCREENKEYBOARD=true HISTORY=false
INSTALL_ROOT
States the installation directory. If not specified, the folder
"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\AusweisApp2 X.YY.Z" is used.
SYSTEMSETTINGS
Concerns the settings of firewall rules of the Windows Firewall. When not
specifying the argument, firewall rules are created (true). By indicating
SYSTEMSETTINGS=false, no firewall rules are created.
DESKTOPSHORTCUT
By specifying DESKTOPSHORTCUT=false, no desktop shortcut is created. Without
specifying the argument, the desktop shortcut is created for all users (true).
AUTOSTART
Setting AUTOSTART=true creates autostart entry for all users. Users are unable
to deactivate the autostart function in the AusweisApp2. Not specified, no
autostart entry is created (false). In that case, users are able to activate the
autostart function in the AusweisApp2.
AUTOHIDE
Concerns the automatic minimization after a successful authentication. Not
specified, it is activated (true). Setting AUTOHIDE=false, it is deactivated.
Users can adjust this setting to their preferences.
REMINDTOCLOSE
Closing the AusweisApp2 by clicking on the X, the user is notified that only the
user interface is closed and that the AusweisApp2 is still available in the info
tray. At this point, it is possible to prevent future notifications. Setting
REMINDTOCLOSE=false deactivates this notification from the outset. Not
specified, it is activated (true).
ASSISTANT
Starting the AusweisApp2 for the first time, the user interface is displayed and
the installation wizard is shown. With each subsequent start, the AusweisApp2
is started in the background, without the installation wizard being shown. By
indicating ASSISTANT=false, the AusweisApp2 is started in the background without
the installation wizard from the outset. Not specified, the installation
wizard is activated (true).
TRANSPORTPINREMINDER
Prior to the first authentication, the user is asked once whether they have
changed their transport PIN. Setting TRANSPORTPINREMINDER=false deactivates this
reminder. Not specified, the reminder is activated (true).
UPDATECHECK
Upon opening the user interface of the AusweisApp2, an update check is started,
provided that at least 24 hours have elapsed since the last update check. If a
newer version is available, the user is notified accordingly. Setting
UPDATECHECK to false or true deactivates or activates the update check
respectively. Users are unable to change this setting in the AusweisApp2. Not
specified, the update check is activated, but users can adjust the settings.
ONSCREENKEYBOARD
An on-screen keyboard is available to enter PIN, CAN or PUK. It is deactivated or
activated by setting ONSCREENKEYBOARD to false or true. Users are able to adjust
the settings.
HISTORY
Each authentication is saved in the history. No personal data is saved, only the
time of authentication, the service provider and the selected fields (without
content). Indicating HISTORY as false or true, the history function is
deactivated or activated. Users are able to adjust the settings.
Alternatively, Orca [2]_ can be used to create an MST file that defines the
above arguments. The arguments are available in the "Directory" and "Property"
tables. The MST file can be transferred with the following command:
.. code-block:: winbatch
msiexec /i AusweisApp2-X.YY.Z.msi /quiet TRANSFORMS=file.mst
macOS
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MacOS does not provide a command line installation. However, some of the above
settings can be specified system-wide by a plist file in the
/Library/Preferences directory. This plist file must be manually stored by the
administrator of the system and will be used by all (future) installations of
AusweisApp2. All not mentioned settings are not supported on macOS. The name of
the file must be "com.governikus.AusweisApp2.plist". The content is shown below:
.. code-block:: xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>autoCloseWindow</key>
<false/>
<key>remindToClose</key>
<false/>
<key>showSetupAssistant</key>
<false/>
<key>transportPinReminder</key>
<false/>
<key>common.autoUpdateCheck</key>
<false/>
<key>common.keylessPassword</key>
<true/>
<key>history.enable</key>
<false/>
</dict>
</plist>
The description for each value is applicable for both Windows and macOS,
although the naming of the attributes differs, as shown in the following table:
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macOS Windows
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autoCloseWindow AUTOHIDE
remindToClose REMINDTOCLOSE
showSetupAssistant ASSISTANT
transportPinReminder TRANSPORTPINREMINDER
common.autoUpdateCheck UPDATECHECK
common.keylessPassword ONSCREENKEYBOARD
history.enable HISTORY
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.. [1] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/msi/standard-installer-command-line-options
.. [2] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/Msi/orca-exe
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