"UNC paths are not supported. Defaulting to Windows directory." after launching the Custom Install deployment .bat file using UNC paths

Issue:

After creating a Custom Install deployment using UNC paths, when you start the .bat file to install the program, the Command Prompt window shows:

Solution:

Per Autodesk:

Typically, the warning does not prevent the installation from running. Should the install still not run, try these steps:

1. Download and install ODIS on the target machine(s) from this link.
2. Edit your batch file so the local Installer.exe is used:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AdODIS\V1\Installer.exe" -i deploy --offline_mode --ui_mode basic -o "...\image\Collection.xml"

3. Launch the bat file to start the installation. for editing the .bat file to work if it has been moved from another location. 

What I have found:

A. Add @pushd %~dp0 at the top of the script and @popd at the end.  

Example:

chcp 65001

@pushd %~dp0

rem ========== Install the deployment with basic UI ==========
"\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\Installer.exe" -i deploy --offline_mode --ui_mode basic -o "\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\Collection.xml" --installer_version "2.15.0.532"

rem ========== Install the deployment silently ==========
rem "\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\Installer.exe" -i deploy --offline_mode -q -o "\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\Collection.xml" --installer_version "2.15.0.532"

rem ========== Uninstall the individual product ==========

rem ========== Uninstall Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 - English
rem "\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\Installer.exe" -i uninstall -q --manifest "\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\CIV3D_2024_en-US\setup.xml" --extension_manifest "\\W10HyperV\Autodesk\C3D2024\image\CIV3D_2024_en-US\setup_ext.xml"

@popd

Notes:

@pushd %~dp0 will change your working directory to the script's location in the new mapped drive.

@popd at the end, to clean up the mapped drive.

About the Author

Installation Technical Support Specialist<br><br>Ken Williams has over 20 years of experience as a systems administrator helping organizations with installation, configuration, and maintenance. At IMAGINiT, Ken puts his knowledge of Microsoft, SQL, servers, and Autodesk to work ensuring clients are able to stay up-and-running, install their software easily, and maintain their solutions.

Follow on Linkedin More Content by Ken Williams