Citrix ShareFile Sync is designed to provide ShareFile customers with an easy way to access and synchronize folders from your ShareFile account to your local computer. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Citrix ShareFile Sync from the command line using both the EXE & MSI installers.
How to Install Citrix ShareFile Sync Silently
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://dl.sharefile.com/sync2win
- Download & Copy the ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.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: ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.x.y.z.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Citrix ShareFile Sync entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Citrix ShareFile Sync |
| Vendor: | Citrix Systems, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.x.y.z.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.x.y.z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.x.y.z.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://dl.sharefile.com/sync2win |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/citrix-sharefile-sync-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Install (MSI) on 32-bit Systems
- Navigate to: https://www.citrix.com/downloads/sharefile/clients-and-plug-ins/sharefile-sync-for-windows.html
- Select the 32-bit MSI Download File
- Download & Copy the ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.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 ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Citrix ShareFile Sync entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Citrix ShareFile Sync |
| Vendor: | Citrix Systems, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.citrix.com/downloads/sharefile/clients-and-plug-ins/sharefile-sync-for-windows.html |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/citrix-sharefile-sync-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Install (MSI) on 64-bit Systems
- Navigate to: https://www.citrix.com/downloads/sharefile/clients-and-plug-ins/sharefile-sync-for-windows.html
- Select the 64-bit MSI Download File
- Download & Copy the ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.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 ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Citrix ShareFile Sync entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Citrix ShareFile Sync |
| Vendor: | Citrix Systems, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.citrix.com/downloads/sharefile/clients-and-plug-ins/sharefile-sync-for-windows.html |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/citrix-sharefile-sync-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 Citrix ShareFile Sync Installation Log File
The Citrix ShareFile Sync installers offer 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.
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.x.y.z.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\ShareFileSync-Install.log" |
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Install (MSI) with Logging on 32-bit Systems
MsiExec.exe /i ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\ShareFileSync32-Install.log" |
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Install (MSI) with Logging on 64-bit Systems
MsiExec.exe /i ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\ShareFileSync64-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Citrix ShareFile Sync Silently
Check out the Citrix ShareFile Sync 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:
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Uninstall (EXE)
ShareFileSyncInstaller-vw.x.y.z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Uninstall (MSI) on 32-bit Systems
MsiExec.exe /x ShareFileSync32_vw.x.y.z.msi /qn |
Citrix ShareFile Sync Silent Uninstall (MSI) on 64-bit Systems
MsiExec.exe /x ShareFileSync64_vw.x.y.z.msi /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.
