What switches do I need to install a silent EXE?
EXEs require silent switches to ensure they install silent. These switches can vary depending on the application. Common switches include /s, /q, or /quiet (but don’t assume any one of these will work for your particular application).
How do I add silent parameters to my MSI or EXE?
In your PDQ Deploy console simply click File>New Package and after naming your package add your MSI or EXE to the Install File field by clicking the ellipses. Down on the Parameters field you will add in your silent parameters you’ve found for your application.
What is a silent installation?
Some dialog boxes might pop up, but they’ll disappear on their own. Eliminating anything that requires the user to enter data or click a button is what makes a silent installation so powerful for automating software installation. That power comes in distributing software through an automated tool.
How do I find silent installation parameters?
Find Silent Install Parameters With the Usage Statement Displaying the usage statement is my go-to method for finding silent installation parameters. The problem is that not all EXE files are created equal, and not all EXE files include a usage statement. Thankfully, viewing the usage statement, if one exists, is pretty straightforward.
How to detect silent switches?
If you haven’t guessed already, Universal Silent Switch Finder attempts to detect the silent switch or parameter for an executable. Simply launch the program and point it to an executable file, and it’ll take care of the rest. Full disclaimer, I’ve had mixed results using USSF.
How do I perform a silent installation of Windows 10?
To perform a silent installation, run the setup program with the appropriate command line options. This section provides some examples. These examples use standard Microsoft command line parameters with the InstallShield setup command.