The DW Spectrum Client is a software application that serves as a user interface for interacting with the DW Spectrum Media Server. It offers a visual and intuitive platform through which users can conveniently access and control various functionalities of the Media Server. This client software allows users to configure settings, monitor real-time and recorded video streams, and effectively manage device connections. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the DW Spectrum Client from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the DW Spectrum Client Silently
DW Spectrum Client Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://dwspectrum.digital-watchdog.com/download/windows
- Download & Copy the dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.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:
dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
After a few moments you should see the DW Spectrum Desktop Shortcuts appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | DW Spectrum Client |
| Vendor: | Digital Watchdog |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://dwspectrum.digital-watchdog.com/download/windows |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/dw-spectrum-client-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-dw-spectrum-client-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 DW Spectrum Client Installation Log File
The DW Spectrum Client 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.
DW Spectrum Client Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\DWSpectrumClient-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall the DW Spectrum Client Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| DW Spectrum Client Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| DW Spectrum Client Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
DW Spectrum Client Silent Uninstall (EXE)
dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
DW Spectrum Client Silent Uninstall (EXE) with Logging
dwspectrum-client-w.x.y.z-windows_x64.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\DWSpectrumClient-Uninstall.log" |
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.
