Required prerequisite redistributable files.The setup downloader tool downloads the following types of files: You can use the same local copy of setup files for other site installations or upgrades of the same version. This behavior prevents setup from connecting to Microsoft when you start the site install or upgrade.

When you run setup to install or upgrade a site, you can specify this local copy of files you previously downloaded.

The account you use to run the tool must have Full Control permissions to the download folder. When you use setup downloader, you specify a folder to contain the files. Use updated setup files to make sure your site installation uses current versions of key installation files. Run the tool from the version of Configuration Manager that you want to install. Applies to: Configuration Manager (current branch)īefore you run Configuration Manager setup to install or upgrade a site, you can use the setup downloader standalone tool to download updated setup files.

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