The Bulk Rename Utility allows you to easily rename files and entire folders based upon extremely flexible criteria. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the Bulk Rename Utility from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the Bulk Rename Utility Silently
Bulk Rename Utility Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Download.php
- Download the BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.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: BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Bulk Rename Utility entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Bulk Rename Utility |
| Vendor: | TGRMN Software |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Bulk Rename Utility\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Download.php |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/bulk-rename-utility-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-bulk-rename-utility-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 Bulk Rename Utility Installation Log File
The Bulk Rename Utility installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following command to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Bulk Rename Utility Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\BulkRenameUtility-Install.log" |
Change the Bulk Rename Utility Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Bulk Rename Utility to “C:\Bulk Rename Utility”
BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.exe /DIR="C:\Bulk Rename Utility" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude Bulk Rename Utility Windows Explorer Extension
BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!shellext |
Exclude Bulk Rename Utility Samples
BRU_setup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!samples |
How to Uninstall the Bulk Rename Utility Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Bulk Rename Utility Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Bulk Rename Utility Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Bulk Rename Utility Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\Bulk Rename Utility\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.