IObit Software Updater was designed to simplify the task of keeping all the applications on your computer up-to-date. It can check for new versions and install them automatically, even without user input. Moreover, it can help you download and install popular applications for various purposes. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of IObit Software Updater from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install IObit Software Updater Silently
IObit Software Updater Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://cdn.iobit.com/dl/iobit-software-updater-setup.exe
- Download the iobit-software-updater-setup.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:
iobit-software-updater-setup.exe /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART |
After a few moments you should see the IObit Software Updater Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | IObit Software Updater |
| Vendor: | IObit |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | iobit-software-updater-setup.exe /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\IObit\Software Updater\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\IObit\Software Updater\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | IObit Software Updater Download |
| PowerShell Script: | IObit Software Updater | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | IObit Software Updater | 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 IObit Software Updater Installation Log File
The IObit Software Updater 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.
IObit Software Updater Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
iobit-software-updater-setup.exe /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\IObitSoftwareUpdater-Install.log" |
Change the IObit Software Updater Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing IObit Software Updater to “C:\IObit\Software Updater”
iobit-software-updater-setup.exe /DIR="C:\IObit\Software Updater" /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART |
Exclude the IObit Software Updater Desktop Shortcut During Install
The IObit Software Updater installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you do not want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.
IObit Software Updater Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
iobit-software-updater-setup.exe /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
How to Uninstall IObit Software Updater Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| IObit Software Updater Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| IObit Software Updater Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
IObit Software Updater Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\IObit\Software Updater\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
IObit Software Updater Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\IObit\Software Updater\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.