Archi is a free and open-source visual modeling and design tool for creating ArchiMate models and modeling sketches. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Archi from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Archi Silently
Archi Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.archimatetool.com/download
- Select the Windows 64-bit Installer
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Select the Continue To Download link
- Download the 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: Archi-Win64-Setup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Archi Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Archi |
| Vendor: | Philip Beauvoir |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | Archi-Win64-Setup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Archi4\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.archimatetool.com/download |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/archi-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-archi-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 an Archi Installation Log File
The Archi 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.
Archi Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
Archi-Win64-Setup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Archi-Install.log" |
Change the Archi Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Archi to “C:\Archi”
Archi-Win64-Setup-x.y.z.exe /DIR="C:\Archi" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the Archi Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Archi installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you do not want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.
Archi Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
Archi-Win64-Setup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
How to Uninstall Archi 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 the following command:
Archi Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\Archi4\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
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.