Class Silent Install (How-To Guide)

Class is the next generation virtual classroom. Class enables active learning, collaboration, and engagement in online classes and virtual instructor-led training. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Class from the command line using the MSI installer.

How to Install Class Silently

Class Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://download.class.com/windows/Class.msi
  2. Download the Class.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Navigate to: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
  4. Download the VC_redist.x64.exe to C:\Downloads
  5. Navigate to: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download-section
  6. Download the MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe to C:\Downloads
  7. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  8. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  9. Enter the following commands:
VC_redist.x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart
MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe /silent /install
MsiExec.exe /i Class.msi /qn

After a few moments you should see the Class Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Class
Vendor:Class Technologies, Inc.
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i Class.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x Class.msi /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa Class.msi /qn
Download Link:Class Download
PowerShell Script:Class | PowerShell Script
Detection Script:Class | 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 Class Installation Log File

The Class 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.

Class Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i Class.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\Class-Install.log"

How to Uninstall Class Silently

Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:

Class Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
Class Silent Uninstall (PowerShell)
  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter one of the following commands:
VersionClass Silent Uninstall String
2.20.2MsiExec.exe /x {A5D8924F-9460-4782-B033-8D870632A0DC} /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.