Foxit Reader is a multilingual freemium PDF (Portable Document Format) tool that can create, view, edit, digitally sign, and print PDF files. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Foxit Reader 8 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Foxit Reader Silently
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: Foxit Reader 8
- Download the FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.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: FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Foxit Reader Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Foxit Reader |
| Vendor: | Foxit Software Inc. |
| Version: | 8.x |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | Foxit Reader 8 |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/foxit-pdf-reader-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-foxit-pdf-reader-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 Foxit Reader Installation Log File
The Foxit Reader 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.
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\FoxitReader8-Install.log" |
Change the Foxit Reader Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Foxit Reader to “C:\Foxit Reader”
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /DIR="C:\Foxit Reader" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the Foxit Reader Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Foxit Reader installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you do not want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Exclude the Foxit Reader Start Menu Icon
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Start Menu Icon Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!startmenufolder |
Exclude the Foxit Reader Quick Launch Shortcut
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Quick Launch Shortcut Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!quicklaunchicon |
Do Not Set Foxit Reader as the Default PDF Viewer
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!setdefaultreader |
Do Not Show PDF Files in Browsers
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!displayinbrowser |
Enable ConnectedPDF Features
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with ConnectedPDF Features Enabled
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=setcpdf |
Disable ConnectedPDF Features
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with ConnectedPDF Features Disabled
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /COMPONENTS=pdfviewer,ffse,!connectedpdf,installprint,installprint\converttopdf,ffaddin,ffspellcheck /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Install Foxit Reader as Default System Printer
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Foxit Reader Set as Default System Printer
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=setdefaultcreator |
Exclude Shell Extensions, ConnectedPDF, Foxit Reader Creator, Plugin, and Foxit Spell Check Language
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Shell Extensions, ConnectedPDF, Foxit Reader Creator, Plugin, and Foxit Spell Check Language Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /COMPONENTS=pdfviewer,!ffse,!connectedpdf,!installprint,!ffaddin,!ffspellcheck /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude Shell Extensions
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Shell Extensions Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /COMPONENTS=pdfviewer,!ffse,connectedpdf,installprint,installprint\converttopdf,ffaddin,ffspellcheck /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude Windows Shell Extension for Converting PDF
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Windows Shell Extension for Converting PDF Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /COMPONENTS=pdfviewer,ffse,connectedpdf,!installprint,!installprint\converttopdf,ffaddin,ffspellcheck /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude Plugin Used to Open PDF Files Inside Browser
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Open PDF Files Inside Browser Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /COMPONENTS=pdfviewer,ffse,connectedpdf,installprint,installprint\converttopdf,!ffaddin,ffspellcheck /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude Foxit Spell Check Language
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Spell Check Excluded
FoxitReader832_L10N_Setup_Prom.exe /COMPONENTS=pdfviewer,ffse,connectedpdf,installprint,installprint\converttopdf,ffaddin,!ffspellcheck /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Disable Foxit Reader Registration
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Registration Disabled
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following commands:
REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Policies\Foxit\Reader 8.0\Preferences" /v DisableRegistration /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f |
REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Policies\Foxit\Reader 8.0\Ribbon\Ribbon_Category_Help\Help_Panel_Registration" /v Help_Registration_Registration /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f |
Disable Foxit Reader Show Start Page
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Show Start Page Disabled
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Policies\Foxit\Reader 8.0\Preferences" /v ShowStartPage /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f |
Disable Foxit Reader Advertisement
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Advertisement Disabled
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Policies\Foxit\Reader 8.0\Preferences" /v DisableAdvertise /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f |
Disable Foxit Reader Automatic Updates
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) with Auto Updates Disabled
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
REG ADD "HKLM\Software\Policies\Foxit\Reader 8.0\Preferences" /v DisableUpdate /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f |
How to Uninstall Foxit Reader 8.x Silently
Check out the Foxit PDF Reader Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post 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:
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Foxit Reader 8.x Silent Install (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /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.