Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 Silent Install (How-To Guide)

Autodesk Navisworks Freedom creates compressed, more secure, NWD format files. A practical solution to streaming large CAD models, NWD files require no model preparation, third-party server hosting, setup time, or ongoing costs. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 from the command line using the EXE installer.

How to Install Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 Silently

Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: 
  2. Download the Autodesk_Navisworks_Freedom_2021_Multilingual_Win_64bit_dlm.sfx.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command to Extract the contents of the EXE:
    • Autodesk_Navisworks_Freedom_2021_Multilingual_Win_64bit_dlm.sfx.exe -suppresslaunch -d "C:\Downloads"
  6. Press Enter
  7. Navigate to C:\Downloads\Autodesk_Navisworks_Freedom_2021_Multilingual_Win_64bit_dlm
  8. Enter the following command: Setup.exe /W /Q /I .\setup.ini
  9. Press Enter

After a few minutes you should see the Navisworks Freedom 2021 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 Navisworks Freedom 2021
Vendor:Autodesk
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch:Setup.exe /W /Q /I .\setup.ini
Silent Uninstall Switch:CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Download Link:https://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/3d-viewers
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/autodesk-navisworks-freedom-2021-install-and-uninstall-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

Disable Data Collection and Use (Autodesk Analytics)

  • Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  • Run the following commands once for each user
REG ADD "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\MC3" /v ADAOptIn /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
REG ADD "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\MC3" /v ADARePrompted /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

How to Uninstall Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 Silently

Check out the Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.

  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter the following commands:

Autodesk Material Library 2021 Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {8C559572-4A10-43C2-9346-6E7C7E012487} /qn

Autodesk Material Library Base Resolution Image Library 2021 Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {EFC36459-CD89-44F3-BA04-B7C5804199AF} /qn

Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {DECB3F5F-A3E8-0000-8836-4CDD683D49DB} /qn

Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2021 – English Language Pack Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {DECB3F5F-A3E8-0409-8836-4CDD683D49DB} /qn

Autodesk Desktop App Silent Uninstall

"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Autodesk\Autodesk Desktop App\removeAdAppMgr.exe" --mode unattended

Autodesk Single Sign On Component Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {951BB060-1350-4C93-BD83-D966C51D4005} /qn

Autodesk Genuine Service Silent Uninstall

RMDIR /Q /S "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Autodesk
RMDIR /Q /S %APPDATA%\Autodesk
RMDIR /Q /S %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Autodesk
MsiExec.exe /x {1C5DB7B1-CE18-438C-B071-3AD6B8ADA5A0} /qn
MsiExec.exe /x {8AD048E5-9570-442E-A5A2-B12C2618977E} /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.

Jason Bergner

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