JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is a screen‑reader application that provides spoken and Braille output, allowing people who are blind or have low vision to navigate and use Windows computers. It reads on‑screen content, supports keyboard shortcuts, and enables efficient access to documents, websites, and software. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of JAWS 2026 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install JAWS 2026 Silently
JAWS 2026 Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/OfflineInstallers#jaws
- Download the J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.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:
J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type Silent - Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the JAWS 2026 Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | JAWS 2026 |
| Vendor: | Freedom Scientific |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type SilentUninstall |
| Repair Switch: | J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type SilentRepair |
| Download Link: | JAWS 2026 Offline Download |
| PSADT v4: | JAWS 2026 | PSADT v4 |
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 JAWS 2026 Installation Log File
The JAWS 2026 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.
JAWS 2026 Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type Silent /Log "%WINDIR%\Temp\JAWS2026-Install.log" |
Disable External Services for JAWS 2026
Turns off all product features that reach out to the internet.
J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type Silent /DisableExternalServices |
Disable AI-based Features for JAWS 2026
Disables access to AI-based features (including Vispero Companion, Page Explorer, Picture Smart, AI Labeler, and Voice Assistant) at startup.
J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type Silent /DisableExternalAIServices |
How to Uninstall JAWS 2026 Silently
Check out the following 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:
JAWS 2026 Silent Uninstall (EXE) without removing shared components
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JAWS 2026 Silent Uninstall (EXE) including shared components
J2026.x.y.z-Offline-x64.exe /Type SilentSharedUninstall |
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.