BinDiff is a comparison tool for binary files, that assists vulnerability researchers and engineers to quickly find differences and similarities in disassembled code. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of BinDiff from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install BinDiff Silently
BinDiff Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://github.com/google/bindiff/releases/latest
- Download the bindiffx.msi 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 bindiffx.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find BinDiff entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | BinDiff |
| Vendor: | Google LLC |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i bindiffx.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x bindiffx.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa bindiffx.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | BinDiff Download |
| PowerShell Script: | BinDiff | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | BinDiff | Custom Detection Script |
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 BinDiff Installation Log File
The BinDiff 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.
BinDiff Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i bindiffx.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\BinDiff-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall BinDiff Silently
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- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | BinDiff Silent Uninstall String |
8.0.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {D77024D3-376F-4792-A7CD-FB68B3AAAFB1} /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.