Cab-Lab 3 Lite is a stripped-down version of Cab-Lab 3 designed to allow users to easily convert .wav IRs to .syx for sending to an Axe-Fx II or AX8. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Cab-Lab 3 Lite from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silently
Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.fractalaudio.com/cab-lab-3/
- Scroll down & select the Cab-Lab 3 Lite for Windows download
- Download the cab-lab-3p5p0-lite-win.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: cab-lab-3p5p0-lite-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Cab-Lab 3 Lite Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Cab-Lab 3 Lite |
| Vendor: | Fractal Audio |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | cab-lab-3p5p0-lite-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Fractal Audio\Cab-Lab 3\Lite\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Fractal Audio\Cab-Lab 3\Lite\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.fractalaudio.com/cab-lab-3/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/cab-lab-3-lite-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
Create a Cab-Lab 3 Lite Installation Log File
The Cab-Lab 3 Lite 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.
Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
cab-lab-3p5p0-lite-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\CabLab3Lite-Install.log" |
Change the Cab-Lab 3 Lite Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Cab-Lab 3 Lite to “C:\Cab-Lab 3\Lite”
cab-lab-3p5p0-lite-win.exe /DIR="C:\Cab-Lab 3\Lite" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the Cab-Lab 3 Lite Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Cab-Lab 3 Lite installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you do not want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.
Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
cab-lab-3p5p0-lite-win.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
How to Uninstall Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silently
Check out the Cab-Lab 3 Lite Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post 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:
Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Fractal Audio\Cab-Lab 3\Lite\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Cab-Lab 3 Lite Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Fractal Audio\Cab-Lab 3\Lite\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.