BenQ InstaShare software enables wireless screen sharing for seamless collaboration on intelligent whiteboards. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of BenQ InstaShare from the command line using both the EXE & MSI installers.
How to Install BenQ InstaShare Silently
BenQ InstaShare Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.benq.com/en-us/business/support/products/ifp/instashare/download.html
- Select the Windows Download
- Extract the “InstaShare_BENQ for windows vw.x.y.z.exe” from the InstaShare_for Windows_vw.x.y.z_Windows_xxxx.zip file 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: “InstaShare_BENQ for windows vw.x.y.z.exe” /S
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the InstaShare_BENQ Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | InstaShare_BENQ |
| Vendor: | BenQ |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | "InstaShare_BENQ for windows vw.x.y.z.exe" /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\BenQ\InstaShare\uninst.exe" /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\BenQ\InstaShare\uninst.exe" /S |
| Download Link: | https://www.benq.com/en-us/business/support/products/ifp/instashare/download.html |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/benq-instashare-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-benq-instashare-powershell/ |
BenQ InstaShare Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://www.benq.com/en-us/business/support/products/ifp/instashare/download.html
- Select the Windows (.MSI) Download
- Extract the “InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi” from the InstaShare_for Windows (.MSI)_vw.x.y.z_Windows_xxxx.zip file 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 “InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi” /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the InstaShare_BENQ Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | InstaShare_BENQ |
| Vendor: | BenQ |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i "InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi" /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x "InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi" /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa "InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi" /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.benq.com/en-us/business/support/products/ifp/instashare/download.html |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/benq-instashare-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-benq-instashare-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 a BenQ InstaShare Installation Log File
The BenQ InstaShare MSI 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.
BenQ InstaShare Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i "InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi" /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\ |
Change the BenQ InstaShare Default Installation Directory
You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing BenQ InstaShare to “C:\BenQ\InstaShare”
"InstaShare_BENQ for windows vw.x.y.z.exe" /S /D=C:\BenQ\InstaShare |
MsiExec.exe /i "InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi" APPDIR="C:\BenQ\InstaShare" /qn |
How to Uninstall BenQ InstaShare 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 one of the following commands:
BenQ InstaShare Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\BenQ\InstaShare\uninst.exe" /S |
BenQ InstaShare Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\BenQ\InstaShare\uninst.exe" /S |
BenQ InstaShare Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x "InstaShare_BENQ for windows MSI vw.x.y.z.msi" /qn |
Cast Audio Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Cast Audio\uninst.exe" /S |
Cast Audio Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Cast Audio\uninst.exe" /S |
EShare Virtual Monitor Assistant Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\EShare Virtual Monitor Assistant\uninst.exe" /S |
EShare Virtual Monitor Assistant Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\EShare Virtual Monitor Assistant\uninst.exe" /S |
ESystemRemoteService Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\ESystemRemoteService\uninst.exe" /S |
ESystemRemoteService Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\ESystemRemoteService\uninst.exe" /S |
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.
