Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer is an application that helps you to easily access the Azure storage account through any device. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Azure Storage Explorer from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Azure Storage Explorer Silently
Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/features/storage-explorer/
- Download the StorageExplorer.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: StorageExplorer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Azure Storage Explorer shortcuts in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | StorageExplorer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/features/storage-explorer/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/azure-storage-explorer-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-azure-storage-explorer-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download link provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create an Azure Storage Explorer Installation Log File
The Azure Storage Explorer 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.
StorageExplorer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\AzureStorageExplorer-Install.log" |
Change the Azure Storage Explorer Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Azure Storage Explorer to “C:\Azure Storage Explorer”
StorageExplorer.exe /DIR="C:\Azure Storage Explorer" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
How to Uninstall Azure Storage Explorer Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Azure Storage Explorer Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Azure Storage Explorer Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer\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.