KeyStore Explorer is an open source GUI replacement for the Java command-line utilities keytool and jarsigner. KeyStore Explorer presents their functionality, and more, via an intuitive graphical user interface. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of KeyStore Explorer from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install KeyStore Explorer Silently
KeyStore Explorer Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://keystore-explorer.org/downloads.html
- Download the kse-xxx-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: kse-xxx-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find KeyStore Explorer entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | KeyStore Explorer |
| Vendor: | Kai Kramer |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | kse-xxx-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\KeyStore Explorer\uninstall\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\KeyStore Explorer\uninstall\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://keystore-explorer.org/downloads.html |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/keystore-explorer-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-keystore-explorer-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 a KeyStore Explorer Installation Log File
The KeyStore Explorer 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.
KeyStore Explorer Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
kse-xxx-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\KeyStoreExplorer-Install.log" |
Change the KeyStore Explorer Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing KeyStore Explorer to “C:\KeyStore Explorer”
kse-xxx-setup.exe /DIR="C:\KeyStore Explorer" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
Include the KeyStore Explorer Desktop Shortcut During Install
The KeyStore Explorer 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.
KeyStore Explorer Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut
kse-xxx-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
Do Not Register KeyStore Explorer as File Handler for KeyStore File Types
kse-xxx-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /MERGETASKS=!registerapp |
Disable KeyStore Explorer Automatic Check for Updates
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command once for each user:
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\org\kse" /v "kse3.autoupdatecheckenabled" /t REG_SZ /d "false" /f |
Disable KeyStore Explorer Tips on Startup
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command once for each user:
REG ADD "HKCU\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\org\kse" /v "kse3.tipsonstartup" /t REG_SZ /d "false" /f |
How to Uninstall KeyStore Explorer 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:
KeyStore Explorer Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\KeyStore Explorer\uninstall\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
KeyStore Explorer Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\KeyStore Explorer\uninstall\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.