IZArc is a zip/unzip file utility that allows you to compress, extract, convert, and repair ZIP, 7-ZIP, RAR, CAB, IMG, ISO, JAR, NRG, TAR and many other archive formats for free. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of IZArc from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install IZArc Silently
IZArc Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.izarc.org/downloads
- Download the IZArc_x.y.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: IZArc_x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find IZArc entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | IZArc |
| Vendor: | Ivan Zahariev |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | IZArc_x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\IZArc\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\IZArc\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.izarc.org/downloads |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/izarc-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-izarc-powershell/ |
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 IZArc Installation Log File
The IZArc 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.
IZArc Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
IZArc_x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\IZArc-Install.log" |
Change the IZArc Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing IZArc to “C:\IZArc“
IZArc_x.y.exe /DIR="C:\IZArc" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Include the IZArc Desktop Shortcut During Install
The IZArc installer does not create a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to include it.
IZArc Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut
IZArc_x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=dt |
How to Uninstall IZArc Silently
Check out the following posts 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:
IZArc Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles%\IZArc\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
IZArc Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\IZArc\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.