Govee Desktop is an app that lets you control and sync your Govee smart lighting directly from your computer, offering centralized device management and dynamic lighting effects like DreamView. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Govee Desktop from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Govee Desktop Silently
Govee Desktop Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://desktop.govee.com/
- Download the GoveeDesktopx.y.z.exe file, then use 7‑Zip to extract its contents into a folder you create at (C:\Downloads\GoveeDesktop)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads\GoveeDesktop folder
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i GoveeDesktop.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Govee Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Govee Desktop |
| Vendor: | Govee |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | |
| Repair Command: | |
| Download Link: | Govee Desktop Download |
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 Govee Desktop Installation Log File
The Govee Desktop 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.
MsiExec.exe /i GoveeDesktop.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\GoveeDesktop-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Govee Desktop Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Govee Desktop Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x GoveeDesktop.msi /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.