3DxWare makes it simple to assign application functions, commands or keyboard shortcuts to your 3Dconnexion keys on SpaceMouse, Keyboard Pro and Numpad Pro or buttons on your CadMouse. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of 3Dconnexion 3DxWare from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silently
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Install (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
- Navigate to: https://3dconnexion.com/us/drivers-application/3dxware-10/
- Select Download 32-bit Edition
- Download & Copy the 3DxWare32_v10-x-y_z.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: 3DxWare32_v10-x-y_z.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will see the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | 3Dconnexion 3DxWare |
| Vendor: | 3Dconnexion |
| Version: | 10.6.6 – present |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | 3DxWare32_v10-x-y_z.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | 3DxWare32_v10-x-y_z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | 3DxWare32_v10-x-y_z.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://3dconnexion.com/us/drivers-application/3dxware-10/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/3dconnexion-3dxware-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-3dconnexion-3dxware-powershell/ |
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Install (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
- Navigate to: https://3dconnexion.com/us/drivers-application/3dxware-10/
- Select Download 64-bit Edition
- Download & Copy the 3DxWare64_v10-x-y_z.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: 3DxWare64_v10-x-y_z.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will see the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | 3Dconnexion 3DxWare |
| Vendor: | 3Dconnexion |
| Version: | 10.6.6 – present |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | 3DxWare64_v10-x-y_z.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | 3DxWare64_v10-x-y_z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | 3DxWare64_v10-x-y_z.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://3dconnexion.com/us/drivers-application/3dxware-10/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/3dconnexion-3dxware-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-3dconnexion-3dxware-powershell/ |
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Install (EXE) – (Versions 10.4.3 – 10.6.5)
- Navigate to: https://3dconnexion.com/us/archived-drivers/
- Select the product of your choice
- Download & Copy the 3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Extract the 3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe using 7-Zip to “C:\Downloads\3DxWare”
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\3DxWare” folder
- Extract the 3DxWare64.exe using 7-Zip to “C:\Downloads\3DxWare\Setup”
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\3DxWare\Setup” folder
- Enter the following command to record a response file:
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setup.exe -r -f1".\setup.iss"
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- Press Enter
- Click OK on the Choose Setup Language window
- Uncheck “Check on-line if an update is available”
- Click Next
- Accept the terms of the license agreement & Click Next
- Click Next
- Click Install
- Click Finish on the Installation Wizard Complete window
- You will now find the response file (setup.iss) in the “C:\Downloads\3DxWare\Setup“ folder
- Uninstall 3Dconnexion 3DxWare to test newly created setup.iss
- Enter the following command:
setup.exe -s -f1".\setup.iss"
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will see the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | 3Dconnexion 3DxWare |
| Vendor: | 3Dconnexion |
| Version: | 10.4.3 – 10.6.5 |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | setup.exe -s -f1".\setup.iss" |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | setup.exe -s -f1".\uninstall.iss" |
| Download Link: | https://3dconnexion.com/us/archived-drivers/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/3dconnexion-3dxware-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-3dconnexion-3dxware-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create a 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Installation Log File
The 3Dconnexion 3DxWare installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following command to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\3DxWare-Install.log" |
Record a Response File for Custom Settings During 3DxWare Silent Install
Includes options to change the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare default installation directory, disable 3Dconnexion 3DxWare automatic check for updates, and exclude the 3DxWare desktop icon.
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command:
3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe SaveSettings="%CD%\3DxWareSettings.xml" /install |
- Click the Advanced Settings drop-down
- Modify the Installation Folder, Options, and Components based on your requirements
- Click Accept and Install
- After installation completes you should see the 3DxWareSettings.xml in the same directory as your 3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe
- Uninstall 3Dconnexion 3DxWare to test newly created 3DxWareSettings.xml
- Enter the following command:
3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe LoadSettings="%CD%\3DxWareSettings.xml" /install /quiet /norestart |
Deploy 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Using the MSI Installers
- Extract the MSI’s from the 3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe using 7-Zip
- Enter one of the following commands:
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Install (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /i "3DxWinCore64.msi" /qn |
Change the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Default Installation Directory
MsiExec.exe /i "3DxWinCore64.msi" INSTALLDIR=C:\3DxWare /qn |
Disable the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Automatic Check for Updates
MsiExec.exe /i "3DxWinCore64.msi" AUTOCHECKFORUPDATES=0 /qn |
Exclude the 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Desktop Shortcut
MsiExec.exe /i "3DxWinCore64.msi" NODESKTOPICON=1 /qn |
Remove Previous 3Dconnexion 3DxWare User Settings
MsiExec.exe /i "3DxWinCore64.msi" CLEANSETTINGS=1 /qn |
How to Uninstall 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| 3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems (Version 10.6.6 – present)
3DxWare32_v10-x-y_z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems (Version 10.6.6 – present)
3DxWare64_v10-x-y_z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
3Dconnexion 3DxWare Silent Uninstall (EXE) (Version 10.4.3 – 10.6.5)
setup.exe -s -f1".\uninstall.iss" |
Record a Response File for 3DxWare Silent Uninstall (Ver. 10.6.6 – present)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command:
3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe SaveSettings="%CD%\3DxWareUninst.xml" /uninstall |
- Click Uninstall
- After uninstall completes you should see the 3DxWareUninst.xml in the same directory as your 3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe
- Re-install 3Dconnexion 3DxWare to test newly created 3DxWareUninst.xml
- Enter the following command:
3DxWarexx_v10-x-y_z.exe LoadSettings="%CD%\3DxWareUninst.xml" /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Record a Response File for 3DxWare Silent Uninstall (Ver. 10.4.3 – 10.6.5)
- Install 3Dconnexion 3DxWare
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\3DxWare\Setup“ folder
- Enter the following command to record a uninstall response file:
setup.exe -r -f1".\uninstall.iss"
- Select the Remove radio button & Click Next
- Click Yes on the “Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features?” pop-up
- On the Maintenance Complete screen, Click Finish
- You will now find the response file (uninstall.iss) in the “C:\Downloads\3DxWare\Setup“ folder
- Reinstall 3Dconnexion 3DxWare to test newly created uninstall.iss
- Enter the following command:
setup.exe -s -f1".\uninstall.iss"
- Press Enter
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.