Aladin Desktop is an interactive software sky atlas allowing the user to visualize digitized astronomical images, superimpose entries from astronomical catalogues or databases, and interactively access related data and information from the Simbad database, the VizieR service and other archives for all known sources in the field. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Aladin Desktop from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Aladin Desktop Silently
Aladin Sky Atlas – Desktop Version Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://aladin.u-strasbg.fr/java/Aladin.msi
- Download & Copy the Aladin.msi 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: MsiExec.exe /i Aladin.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Aladin Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Aladin |
| Vendor: | Centre de Donnees astronomiques de Strasbourg |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i Aladin.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x Aladin.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa Aladin.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://aladin.u-strasbg.fr/java/Aladin.msi |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/aladin-desktop-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-aladin-desktop-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 Aladin Desktop Installation Log File
The Aladin Desktop installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Aladin Desktop Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i Aladin.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\Aladin-Install.log" |
Exclude the Aladin Desktop Shortcut During Install
Aladin Desktop Silent Install (MSI) with No Desktop Shortcut
MsiExec.exe /i Aladin.msi JP_INSTALL_DESKTOP_SHORTCUT="" /qn |
Exclude the Aladin Start Menu Shortcut During Install
Aladin Desktop Silent Install (MSI) with No Start Menu Shortcut
MsiExec.exe /i Aladin.msi JP_INSTALL_STARTMENU_SHORTCUT="" /qn |
How to Uninstall Aladin Desktop Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | Aladin Desktop Silent Uninstall String |
12.00 | MsiExec.exe /x {873751F1-DF5D-3247-BC1C-D6C1E6DDBC76} /qn |
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.