HP Client Management Script Library Silent Install (How-To Guide)

The HP Client Management Script Library is a collection of powershell functions for managing HP BIOS, and streamlining the download and organization of Softpaq downloads. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the HP Client Management Script Library from the command line using the EXE installer.

How to Install the HP Client Management Script Library Silently

HP Client Management Script Library Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.hp.com/us-en/solutions/client-management-solutions/download.html
  2. Download the hp-cmsl-x.y.z.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: hp-cmsl-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find HP Client Management Script Library entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:HP Client Management Script Library
Vendor:HP Development Company, L.P.
Architecture:x86_x64
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch:hp-cmsl-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
Silent Uninstall Switch:"%ProgramFiles%\WindowsPowerShell\HP.CMSL.UninstallerData\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
Download Link:HP Client Management Script Library Download
PowerShell Script:HP Client Management Script Library | PowerShell Script
Detection Script:HP Client Management Script Library | 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. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.


Additional Configurations

Create a HP Client Management Script Library Installation Log File

The HP Client Management Script Library 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.

HP Client Management Script Library Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

hp-cmsl-x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\HPCMSL-Install.log"

How to Uninstall the HP Client Management Script Library Silently

Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:

HP Client Management Script Library Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
HP Client Management Script Library Silent Uninstall (PowerShell)
  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter the following command:

HP Client Management Script Library Silent Uninstall (EXE)

"%ProgramFiles%\WindowsPowerShell\HP.CMSL.UninstallerData\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.

Jason Bergner

I am an accomplished Software Engineer at Patch My PC, leveraging more than 18 years of hands-on experience in Configuration Manager administration and application packaging. I am driven by a genuine passion for solving complex problems and consistently strive to discover innovative and effective solutions. Sharing my extensive knowledge of application deployments is a true joy for me, and I am honored to contribute to the community here at Silent Install HQ.

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