ExpressVPN Silent Install (How-To Guide)

ExpressVPN is a virtual private network service. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of ExpressVPN from the command line using the EXE installer.

How to Install ExpressVPN Silently

ExpressVPN Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.expressvpn.com/vpn-software/vpn-windows
  2. Select Download App
  3. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  4. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  5. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  6. Enter the following command: expressvpn_windows_x.y.z_release.exe /install /quiet /norestart
  7. Press Enter

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

Software Title:ExpressVPN
Vendor:ExpressVPN
Architecture:x86_x64
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch:expressvpn_windows_x.y.z_release.exe /install /quiet /norestart
Silent Uninstall Switch:expressvpn_windows_x.y.z_release.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart
Download Link:https://www.expressvpn.com/vpn-software/vpn-windows
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/expressvpn-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 an Installation Log File

The ExpressVPN 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.

ExpressVPN Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

expressvpn_windows_x.y.z_release.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\ExpressVPN.log"

How to Uninstall ExpressVPN Silently

Check out the ExpressVPN Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.

  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter one of the following commands:

ExpressVPN Silent Uninstall (EXE)

expressvpn_windows_x.y.z_release.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart

ExpressVPN Silent Uninstall (EXE) with Logging

expressvpn_windows_x.y.z_release.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\ExpressVPN-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.