8.3 for Windows

Foxit Reader Deployment and Configuration
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 Set the preferences in the corresponding menus. For example, choose Preferences Tab >
click Start Page on the left panel > check Hide Start Page to remove the start page from
Foxit Reader.
 Click Save to save the configured XML file.
Note: (Alternatively) You can configure relevant items by XML Editor directly, then export and
save the XML file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\ProfStore to replace the
default XML file of Foxit Reader.
Using Foxit Setup Customization Tool
You can use the Foxit Setup Customization Tool to configure the installer prior to deployment for
organizations or businesses. For example, you can license the product on a volume scale with the
Foxit Setup Customization Tool to prevent the need to register and personalize each copy of the
installation.
To download the Foxit Setup Customization Tool, please visit Foxit Knowledge Base at
https://help.foxitsoftware.com/kb/generate-transform-mst-files-via-customization-wizard.php.
To configure Foxit Reader with the Foxit Setup Customization Tool, please follow the steps
below:
 Open the Foxit Setup Customization Tool.
 Click File > Open to open the application (MSI file) that you want to customize.
 Open the following panels to customize the related settings in Foxit Reader.
 General: Customize the default location and other common settings.
 Features: Specify which features will be installed by default.
 Shortcuts: Choose whether to create a specific shortcut.
 Add File: Add your own files into the MSI package.
 Click File > Save to save the customization. The customized package will be saved as an MST
file.
 Use the following command to apply the MST file during deployment:
msiexec /i Setup.msi TRANSFORMS=Setup_FCT.mst