Google Earth is a program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Google Earth Pro 7.3.6 from the command line using both the EXE & MSI installers.
How to Install Google Earth Pro Silently
Google Earth Pro 7.3.6 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en
- Download the v7.3.6 for Windows (32-bit) installer
- Download the googleearthprowin-7.3.6.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: googleearthprowin-7.3.6.exe OMAHA=1
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Google Earth 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 Earth Pro (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | |
| Version: | 7.3.6.9345 |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | googleearthprowin-7.3.6.exe OMAHA=1 |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {EFE749BA-B12B-45EA-9A41-81E80A90DC4B} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {EFE749BA-B12B-45EA-9A41-81E80A90DC4B} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en |
| Video Tutorial: | Google Earth Pro Silent Install (How-To Guide) Video |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/google-earth-pro-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-google-earth-powershell/ |
Google Earth Pro 7.3.6 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en
- Download the v7.3.6 for Windows (64-bit) installer
- Download the googleearthprowin-7.3.6-x64.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: googleearthprowin-7.3.6-x64.exe OMAHA=1
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Google Earth 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 Earth Pro (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | |
| Version: | 7.3.6.9345 |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | googleearthprowin-7.3.6-x64.exe OMAHA=1 |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {F27DBA46-80E1-4858-9285-19198FFFBF3D} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {F27DBA46-80E1-4858-9285-19198FFFBF3D} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en |
| Video Tutorial: | Google Earth Pro Silent Install (How-To Guide) Video |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/google-earth-pro-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-google-earth-powershell/ |
Google Earth Pro 7.3.6 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en
- Download the v7.3.6 for Windows (32-bit) installer
- Download the googleearthprowin-7.3.6.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to “%LocalAppData%\Temp”
- Manually Launch the Google Earth Pro Installer
- After Clicking “Install”, quickly Copy the GoogleEarth-EC-x86.msi from the “%LocalAppData%\Temp” directory to the Desktop
- Note: You will only have 3-4 seconds before the MSI disappears from the “%LocalAppData%\Temp” directory
- Copy the GoogleEarth-EC-x86.msi to the (C:\Downloads) directory
- Manually Uninstall Google Earth Pro from Programs and Features in the Control Panel
- 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: MsiExec.exe /i GoogleEarth-EC-x86.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Google Earth Pro entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Google Earth Pro (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | |
| Version: | 7.3.6.9345 |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {EFE749BA-B12B-45EA-9A41-81E80A90DC4B} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {EFE749BA-B12B-45EA-9A41-81E80A90DC4B} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en |
| Video Tutorial: | Google Earth Pro Silent Install (How-To Guide) Video |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/google-earth-pro-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-google-earth-powershell/ |
Google Earth Pro 7.3.6 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en
- Download the v7.3.6 for Windows (64-bit) installer
- Download the googleearthprowin-7.3.6-x64.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to “%LocalAppData%\Temp”
- Manually Launch the Google Earth Pro Installer
- After Clicking “Install”, quickly Copy the GoogleEarth-EC-x64.msi from the “%LocalAppData%\Temp” directory to the Desktop
- Note: You will only have 3-4 seconds before the MSI disappears from the “%LocalAppData%\Temp” directory
- Copy the GoogleEarth-EC-x64.msi to the (C:\Downloads) directory
- Manually Uninstall Google Earth Pro from Programs and Features in the Control Panel
- 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: MsiExec.exe /i GoogleEarth-EC-x64.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Google Earth Pro entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Google Earth Pro (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | |
| Version: | 7.3.6.9345 |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {F27DBA46-80E1-4858-9285-19198FFFBF3D} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {F27DBA46-80E1-4858-9285-19198FFFBF3D} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://support.google.com/earth/answer/168344?hl=en |
| Video Tutorial: | Google Earth Pro Silent Install (How-To Guide) Video |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/google-earth-pro-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-google-earth-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 Google Earth Installation Log File
The Google Earth Pro MSI installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Google Earth Pro 32-bit (MSI) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i GoogleEarth-EC-x86.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\GoogleEarthx86-Install.log" |
Google Earth Pro 64-bit (MSI) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i GoogleEarth-EC-x64.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\GoogleEarthx64-Install.log" |
Do Not Show Google Earth Pro Start-up Tips
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Google\Google Earth Pro" /v "enableTips" /t REG_SZ /d "false" /f |
Do Not Send Anonymous Google Earth Pro Usage Statistics
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Google\Google Earth Pro" /v "UsageStats2" /t REG_SZ /d "false" /f |
How to Uninstall Google Earth Pro Silently
Check out the following posts 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:
| Version | Google Earth Pro Silent Uninstall String |
7.3.6 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {EFE749BA-B12B-45EA-9A41-81E80A90DC4B} /qn |
7.3.6 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {F27DBA46-80E1-4858-9285-19198FFFBF3D} /qn |
7.3.4 (32-bit) | |
7.3.4 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {9BFB06CD-3925-49E2-BAB7-EA695821CE4C} /qn |
7.3.3 (32-bit) | |
7.3.3 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {FB8010D4-05F4-420D-8DFC-2F911A6DD100} /qn |
7.3.2 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {9D524A1E-F2FC-444D-B12A-7592CEB56EB5} /qn |
7.3.2 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {70A0F34E-564B-4F93-ADD6-3BAEC6E44075} /qn |
7.3.1 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {FA1BBF34-E994-4310-95D7-BE93092B8E61} /qn |
7.3.1 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {D9EF644E-2FAE-493B-8180-5617CC774C4F} /qn |
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.