How to install the SharePoint Foundation 2010 Client Object Model Redistributable
Prerequisites
- Supported OS: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 (per Microsoft).
- .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 should be available for client apps targeting .NET 3.5.
- Choose correct architecture: x86 or x64.
Download
- Go to Microsoft’s download page for “SharePoint Foundation 2010 Client Object Model Redistributable” (Microsoft Download Center).
- Select your language and download the matching MSI:
- SPClient_x86.msi
- SPClientx64.msi
Installation (GUI)
- On the target machine, double-click the MSI that matches the OS architecture.
- Follow the installer prompts and accept the license.
- Finish the installation.
Installation (Silent / Command line)
- Run as administrator:
- For x86:
Code
msiexec /i SPClientx86.msi /qn /norestart - For x64:
Code
msiexec /i SPClient_x64.msi /qn /norestart
- For x86:
- Remove /qn to see UI if desired. Use /l*v install.log to capture an install log.
Post-install checks
- Confirm DLLs installed (typical install places):
- Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.dll
- Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.Runtime.dll
- (and Silverlight client DLLs if applicable)
- Common file locations: Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\14\ISAPI or the GAC.
- In Visual Studio projects, add references to the above DLLs.
Troubleshooting
- If install fails, ensure you ran the MSI with administrative rights and that architecture matches OS.
- Check install log (use /l*v) for MSI error codes.
- If your system lacks required .NET or OS updates, install those prerequisites and retry.
If you want, I can produce the exact msiexec commands with logging or a short PowerShell script to detect OS architecture and install the correct MSI.
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