Formlabs PreForm print preparation software helps configure 3D files for printing and uses advanced, proprietary calculations to generate supports and optimize print settings for each printed part. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Formlabs PreForm from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Formlabs PreForm Silently
Formlabs PreForm Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://formlabs.com/download-preform-windows
- Download & Copy the PreForm_x.y.z.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: PreForm_x.y.z.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find PreForm entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | PreForm |
| Vendor: | Formlabs |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | PreForm_x.y.z.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | PreForm_x.y.z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | PreForm_x.y.z.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://formlabs.com/download-preform-windows |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/formlabs-preform-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-formlabs-preform-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 Formlabs PreForm Installation Log File
The Formlabs PreForm 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.
Formlabs PreForm Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
PreForm_x.y.z.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\PreForm-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Formlabs PreForm Silently
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- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
Formlabs PreForm Silent Uninstall (EXE)
PreForm_x.y.z.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Formlabs PreForm Silent Uninstall (Legacy EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Formlabs\PreForm\uninstall.exe" /S |
Formlabs PreForm Silent Uninstall (Legacy EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Formlabs\PreForm\uninstall.exe" /S |
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.