ImageGlass is an open-source image viewer for Windows, known for its lightweight and fast performance.
It supports various image formats, offers customization options, and provides a user-friendly interface for efficient image viewing. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of ImageGlass from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install ImageGlass Silently
ImageGlass Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass/releases/latest
- Download the ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi 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:
MsiExec.exe /i ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn |
After a few moments you should see the ImageGlass Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | ImageGlass |
| Vendor: | Duong Dieu Phap |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | ImageGlass Download |
| PowerShell Script: | ImageGlass | PowerShell Script |
| PSADT v4: | ImageGlass | PSADT v4 |
| Detection Script: | ImageGlass | 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 an ImageGlass Installation Log File
The ImageGlass 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.
ImageGlass Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\ImageGlass-Install.log" |
Change the ImageGlass Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing ImageGlass to “C:\ImageGlass”
MsiExec.exe /i ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi ALLUSERS=1 APPDIR="C:\ImageGlass" /qn |
How to Uninstall ImageGlass Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| ImageGlass Install and Uninstall (PSADT v4) |
| ImageGlass Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| ImageGlass Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
ImageGlass 32-bit Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x ImageGlass_x.y.z_x86.msi /qn |
ImageGlass 64-bit Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x ImageGlass_x.y.z_x64.msi /qn |
ImageGlass Silent Uninstall (EXE) – Legacy Installer
"%ProgramFiles%\ImageGlass\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\ImageGlass\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.