Amazon EC2Launch is a service that performs tasks during instance startup and runs if an instance is stopped and later started, or restarted. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Amazon EC2Launch from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Amazon EC2Launch Silently
Amazon EC2Launch Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://s3.amazonaws.com/amazon-ec2launch-v2/windows/amd64/latest/AmazonEC2Launch.msi
- Download the AmazonEC2Launch.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 AmazonEC2Launch.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Amazon EC2Launch entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Amazon EC2Launch |
| Vendor: | Amazon Web Services |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i AmazonEC2Launch.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x AmazonEC2Launch.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa AmazonEC2Launch.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | Amazon EC2Launch Download |
| PowerShell Script: | Amazon EC2Launch | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Amazon EC2Launch | Custom Detection Script |
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 an Amazon EC2Launch Installation Log File
The Amazon EC2Launch 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.
Amazon EC2Launch Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i AmazonEC2Launch.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\AmazonEC2Launch-Install.log" |
Do Not Send Amazon EC2Launch Telemetry
MsiExec.exe /i AmazonEC2Launch.msi ADDLOCAL=Basic /qn |
Apply Default Amazon EC2Launch Configuration
Overwrites the existing agent configuration with the default configuration. Enter one of the following commands.
MsiExec.exe /i AmazonEC2Launch.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn |
MsiExec.exe /i AmazonEC2Launch.msi ADDLOCAL=Basic,Clean,Telemetry /qn |
MsiExec.exe /i AmazonEC2Launch.msi ADDLOCAL=Basic,Clean /qn |
How to Uninstall Amazon EC2Launch Silently
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- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Amazon EC2Launch Silent Uninistall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x AmazonEC2Launch.msi /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.