Gitter is a chat and networking platform that helps to manage, grow and connect communities through messaging, content and discovery. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Gitter from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Gitter Silently
Gitter Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://gitter.im/apps
- Select the Windows download
- Download the GitterSetup-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: GitterSetup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Gitter entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Gitter |
| Vendor: | Troupe Technology Limited |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | GitterSetup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%LocalAppData%\Programs\GitterUninstaller\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://gitter.im/apps |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/gitter-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 a Gitter Installation Log File
The Gitter 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.
Gitter Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
GitterSetup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Gitter-Install.log" |
Change the Gitter Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Gitter to “C:\Gitter”
GitterSetup-x.y.z.exe /DIR="C:\Gitter" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Include the Gitter Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Gitter installer does not create a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to include it.
Gitter Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut
GitterSetup-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
How to Uninstall Gitter Silently
Check out the Gitter 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 the following set of commands:
Gitter Silent Uninstall (EXE)
TASKKILL /F /IM Gitter.exe |
"%LocalAppData%\Programs\GitterUninstaller\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.