The Dell OS Recovery Tool is an application to help users create a USB recovery drive or DVD disc to reinstall the Windows operating system on their Dell computers. This tool is particularly useful in cases where the operating system needs to be reinstalled due to system issues, corruption, or a fresh start. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the Dell OS Recovery Tool from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the Dell OS Recovery Tool Silently
Dell OS Recovery Tool Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.dell.com/support/home/us-en/drivers/osiso/recoverytool/win
- Download the Dell-USB-Recovery-Tool-Application_XXXXX_WIN_x.x.x_A00.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 to extract the setup files:
Dell-USB-Recovery-Tool-Application_XXXXX_WIN_x.x.x_A00.EXE /s /e=C:\Downloads\DellOSRecoveryTool
- Press Enter
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\DellOSRecoveryTool” folder
- Enter the following command:
DellOSRecoveryTool.exe /install /quiet /norestart - Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Dell OS Recovery Tool Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Dell OS Recovery Tool |
| Vendor: | Dell Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | DellOSRecoveryTool.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | DellOSRecoveryTool.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | DellOSRecoveryTool.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | Dell OS Recovery Tool Download |
| PowerShell Script: | Dell OS Recovery Tool | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Dell OS Recovery Tool | 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
Alternative Silent Install Option
Dell-USB-Recovery-Tool-Application_XXXXX_WIN_x.x.x_A00.EXE /s |
Create a Dell OS Recovery Tool Installation Log File
The Dell OS Recovery Tool 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.
Dell OS Recovery Tool Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
DellOSRecoveryTool.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\DellOSRecoveryTool-Install.log" |
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How to Uninstall the Dell OS Recovery Tool Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Dell OS Recovery Tool Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Dell OS Recovery Tool Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Dell OS Recovery Tool Silent Uninstall (EXE)
DellOSRecoveryTool.exe /uninstall /quiet /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.
