To create an arguments file
1. Using a text editor, create a new text document named PrerequisiteInstaller.Arguments.txt. Save this file to the same location as PrerequisiteInstaller.exe. This file will contain the switches and arguments that are used when you run the Microsoft SharePoint Products Preparation Tool.
2. Using a text editor, edit PrerequisiteInstaller.Arguments.txt and provide file paths to the installation source for each prerequisite switch by using the following syntax:
/switch: <path>
Where /switch is a valid switch and <path> is a path of the installation source.
The following example shows a complete arguments file that uses a file share as a common installation point. Do not include carriage returns in your file.
/PowerShell:"<path>\WINDOWS6.1-KB2506143-x64.msu"
/NETFX:"<path>\dotNetFx45_Full_x86_x64.exe" /IDFX:"<path>\Windows6.1-KB974405-x64.msu"
/sqlncli:"<path>\sqlncli.msi" /Sync:"<path>\Synchronization.msi"
/AppFabric:"<path>\setup.exe" /IDFX11:"<path>\Microsoft Identity Extensions.msi"
/MSIPCClient:"<path>\msipc.msi" /WCFDataServices:"<path>\WcfDataServices.exe"
/KB2671763:"<path>\AppFabric1.1-RTM-KB2671763-x64-ENU.exe
3. After you finish editing PrerequisiteInstaller.Arguments.txt, save your edits, and verify that this file is in the same directory as PrerequisiteInstaller.exe.
