Google Chrome is a popular web browser developed by Google. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Google Chrome from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Google Chrome (EXE) Silently
Google Chrome Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/chrome/
- Download the ChromeSetup.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: ChromeSetup.exe /silent /install
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Google Chrome Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Google Chrome |
| Vendor: | Google LLC |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Google\Chrome\Application\w.x.y.z\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --system-level --multi-install --force-uninstall |
| Download Link: | https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/chrome/ |
| PowerShell Script: | Google Chrome | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Google Chrome | Custom Detection Script |
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 Google Chrome (EXE) 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:
Google Chrome Silent Uninstall (EXE) – Program Files
"%ProgramFiles%\Google\Chrome\Application\w.x.y.z\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --system-level --multi-install --force-uninstall |
Google Chrome Silent Uninstall (EXE) – User Profile
"%LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\Application\w.x.y.z\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --system-level --multi-install --force-uninstall |
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.