How to Install Acrobat DC Language Packs from the Command Line
Question details
An enterprise administrator needs to add French language support to an existing Acrobat Pro or Standard DC installation using command-line automation.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Automating the deployment of additional language features to an existing Acrobat DC installation across an enterprise environment.
- Observed behavior
- The user attempted to use the msiexec command with LANG_LIST and TRANSFORMS parameters, but the French language pack failed to install automatically.
Verify that you have administrative privileges on the target machines and ensure you have downloaded the correct MSI and transform (.mst) files that match your specific Acrobat DC version.
Deploy the Language Pack Using the Customization Wizard and MSIEXEC
Use Adobe's supported enterprise documentation and the appropriate MST file to correctly run the msiexec deployment command.
When deploying language packs via automation, ensuring the correct transform (.mst) file is paired with the MSI is critical. An incorrect base MSI or mismatched language identifier will cause the installation to fail silently or return an error. Relying purely on the LANG_LIST property without the proper MST transform often leads to incomplete installations.
Download the enterprise deployment package for your specific Acrobat DC version (Pro or Standard). Extract the files and locate the French language identifier transform file, which is typically named '1036.mst'.
Open the Adobe Customization Wizard to configure the installation parameters. This ensures all necessary registry keys, language identifiers, and dependencies are correctly set up for your enterprise environment.
Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Instead of relying solely on the LANG_LIST parameter, execute the installation using the transform file by running: msiexec /i AcroPro.msi TRANSFORMS="1036.mst" /qb
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my msiexec command fail to install the Acrobat language pack?
The command typically fails if the transform file (MST) does not match the version of the base MSI file, if you specified the wrong language identifier code, or if the command prompt was not executed with local administrator privileges.
What is the language identifier for French in Acrobat enterprise deployments?
The numeric language identifier for the French language pack is 1036. The corresponding transform file you need to reference in your command line is usually named 1036.mst.
Can I use the LANG_LIST parameter instead of an MST file?
While LANG_LIST can be used to specify multiple languages during a fresh, initial installation, adding a language pack to an existing installation typically requires explicitly specifying the appropriate MST file using the TRANSFORMS command-line property.
