AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, construction professionals, and designers rely on to produce 2D and 3D drawings and documentation. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Silently
Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Silent Install (EXE)
- Download the following compressed archive file (.7z) to a folder created at (C:\Downloads):
- Extract the ACD_2026_english_us_win_db_002_002.7z using 7-Zip to C:\Downloads\AutoCAD_2026
- Navigate to C:\Downloads\AutoCAD_2026
- Enter the following command:
Setup.exe -q - Press Enter
After a few minutes you should see the Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 |
| Vendor: | Autodesk |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS |
| Download Link: | https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad |
| PSADT v4: | Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 | PSADT v4 |
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
Exclude the Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you don’t want the desktop shortcut, then you can follow these steps to exclude it.
Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 (EXE) Silent Install with No Desktop Shortcut
- Navigate to: C:\Downloads\AutoCAD_2026\x64\en-US\acadps
- Open the pkg.acadps.xml file with Notepad
- Under the <Configuration> Section update the following line to include the ADSK_DESKTOPSHORTCUT_1=0 parameter
Original:
<InstallFile type="MSI" contents="Folder" installParams="ADSK_EULA_STATUS=#1" file="x64/en-US/acadps/acadps.msi"/>
Updated:
<InstallFile type="MSI" contents="Folder" installParams="ADSK_EULA_STATUS=#1 ADSK_DESKTOPSHORTCUT_1=0" file="x64/en-US/acadps/acadps.msi"/>
- Save the updated pkg.acadps.xml file & Close
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to C:\Downloads\AutoCAD_2026
- Enter the following command:
Setup.exe -q - Press Enter
Suppress Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Privacy Settings
- Open Notepad or your favorite text editor
- Add the following lines:
{
"lastUpdated": 1234123412341,
"preferences": [
{
"consentId": "ADSK_PUD_CONTRACTUAL_NECESSITY_DESKTOP",
"optIn": false
},
{
"consentId": "ADSK_PUD_OPTIMIZATION_IMPROVEMENT_DESKTOP",
"optIn": false
},
{
"consentId": "ADSK_PUD_GO_TO_MARKET_DESKTOP",
"optIn": false
}
],
"userActionRequired": false,
"userId": "UnNamed"
}- Save the file to C:\Downloads\ and name it: UnNamed.json
- 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 to copy the UnNamed.json to “C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ADPSDK\UserConsent”:
xcopy /y ".\UnNamed.json" "%AppData%\Autodesk\ADPSDK\UserConsent\" |
How to Uninstall Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Silently
Uninstalling AutoCAD 2026 can be a bit of a challenge for several reasons, including killing processes, stopping services and deleting folder directories. I highly recommend you run the commands in the order listed below.
Check out the following post for a scripted solution:
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following commands one at a time in order:
Autodesk Licensing Silent Uninstall
SC CONFIG "AdskLicensingService" Start= Disabled |
SC CONFIG "FlexNet Licensing Service 64" Start= Disabled |
TASKKILL /F /IM "AcEventSync.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "AcQMod.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "Autodesk Access UI Host.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "AdskAccessCore.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "AdskIdentityManager.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "ADPClientService.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "AdskLicensingService.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "AdskLicensingAgent.exe" |
TASKKILL /F /IM "FNPLicensingService64.exe" |
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\AdskLicensing\uninstall.exe" --mode unattended |
Autodesk Save to Web and Mobile Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {5bf7551a-09a6-4bdd-ae1e-048104fb478c} /qn |
Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 Silent Uninstall
"%ProgramFiles%\Autodesk\AdODIS\V1\Installer.exe" -i uninstall -q -m C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ODIS\metadata\{E55B46A2-B58D-3ABE-B345-8368D1AB33AA\bundleManifest.xml |
AutoCAD Open in Desktop Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {f67cf5aa-24b6-4904-a243-83d97fcedf89} /qn |
Autodesk App Manager Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {0fc454be-3fa9-40a2-b5f1-c15b3ce740aa} /qn |
Autodesk Featured Apps Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {f96adb23-c383-463f-aeb6-b91cbd0f2898} /qn |
Autodesk Identity Manager Silent Uninstall
"%ProgramFiles%\Autodesk\AdskIdentityManager\uninstall.exe" --mode unattended |
Autodesk Access Silent Uninstall
"%ProgramFiles%\Autodesk\AdODIS\V1\Installer.exe" -i uninstall -q -m C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ODIS\metadata\{A3158B3E-5F28-358A-BF1A-9532D8EBC811}\pkg.access.xml |
Autodesk Genuine Service Silent Uninstall
TASKKILL /F /IM "GenuineService.exe" |
MsiExec.exe /x {d207e870-6397-417e-b7dd-720bfbe589a3} /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.