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)
- Navigate to: https://download.class.com/windows/Class.msi
- Download the Class.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
- Download the VC_redist.x64.exe to C:\Downloads
- Navigate to: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/#download-section
- Download the MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe to 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 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:
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | Class Silent Uninstall String |
2.20.2 | MsiExec.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.
