IsoBuster is a data recovery computer program by Smart Projects. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of IsoBuster from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install IsoBuster Silently
IsoBuster Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: http://www.isobuster.com/downloads/isobuster/isobuster_install.exe
- Download the isobuster_install.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: isobuster_install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the IsoBuster shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | IsoBuster |
| Vendor: | Smart Projects |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | isobuster_install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\Uninst\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\Uninst\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.isobuster.com/download.php |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/isobuster-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download link provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create an IsoBuster Installation Log File
The IsoBuster 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.
IsoBuster Silent Install with Logging
isobuster_install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\IsoBuster-Install.log" |
Include the IsoBuster Desktop Shortcut During Install
The IsoBuster installer does NOT include a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the desktop shortcut included during installation, then you can run the following command line switch.
IsoBuster Silent Install with Desktop Shortcut
isobuster_install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
Change the IsoBuster Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing IsoBuster to “C:\IsoBuster”
isobuster_install.exe /DIR="C:\IsoBuster" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
How to Uninstall IsoBuster Silently
Check out the IsoBuster Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post 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:
IsoBuster Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\Uninst\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
IsoBuster Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Smart Projects\IsoBuster\Uninst\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.
