GanttProject is Java-based, project management software. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of GanttProject from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install GanttProject Silently
GanttProject Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.ganttproject.biz/download
- Download the ganttproject-x.y.z.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-jre8-downloads.html
- Select the Windows x86 Offline download
- Download the jre-8uXXX-windows-i586.exe to (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: jre-8uXXX-windows-i586.exe /s
- Press Enter
- Enter the following command: ganttproject-x.y.z.exe /S
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the GanttProject Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | GanttProject |
| Vendor: | GanttProject Team |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch (Step 1): | jre-8uXXX-windows-i586.exe /s |
| Silent Install Switch (Step 2): | ganttproject-x.y.z.exe /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\GanttProject-x.y\uninstall.exe" /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\GanttProject-x.y\uninstall.exe" /S |
| Download Link: | https://www.ganttproject.biz/download |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/ganttproject-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.
How to Uninstall GanttProject Silently
Check out the GanttProject 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:
GanttProject Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles%\GanttProject-x.y\uninstall.exe" /S |
GanttProject Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\GanttProject-x.y\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.