LINQPad is a software utility targeted at .NET Framework development. It is used to interactively query SQL databases, as well as interactively writing C# code without the need for an IDE. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of LINQPad from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install LINQPad Silently
LINQPad 7 Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.linqpad.net/GetFile.aspx?LINQPad7Setup.exe
- Download the LINQPad7Setup.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: LINQPad7Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the LINQPad Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | LINQPad 7 |
| Vendor: | Joseph Albahari |
| Version: | 7.x |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | LINQPad7Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\LINQPad7\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.linqpad.net/Download.aspx |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/linqpad-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-linqpad-powershell/ |
LINQPad 6 Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.linqpad.net/GetFile.aspx?LINQPad6Setup.exe
- Download the LINQPad6Setup.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: LINQPad6Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the LINQPad Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | LINQPad 6 |
| Vendor: | Joseph Albahari |
| Version: | 6.x |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | LINQPad6Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\LINQPad6\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.linqpad.net/GetFile.aspx?LINQPad6Setup.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/linqpad-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-linqpad-powershell/ |
LINQPad 5 Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.linqpad.net/GetFile.aspx?LINQPad5Setup.exe
- Download the LINQPad5Setup.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: LINQPad5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the LINQPad Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | LINQPad 5 |
| Vendor: | Joseph Albahari |
| Version: | 5.x |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | LINQPad5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\LINQPad5\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\LINQPad5\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.linqpad.net/Download.aspx |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/linqpad-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-linqpad-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 a LINQPad Installation Log File
The LINQPad installers offer 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.
LINQPad 7 Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
LINQPad7Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\LINQPad7-Install.log" |
LINQPad 6 Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
LINQPad6Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\LINQPad6-Install.log" |
LINQPad 5 Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
LINQPad5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\LINQPad5-Install.log" |
Exclude the LINQPad Desktop Shortcut During Install
The LINQPad installer includes a desktop shortcut by default. If you don’t want the desktop shortcut included during installation, then you can run the following command line switch.
LINQPad 7 Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
LINQPad7Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
LINQPad 6 Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
LINQPad6Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
LINQPad 5 Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
LINQPad5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Change the LINQPad Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing LINQPad to “C:\LINQPad”
LINQPad7Setup.exe /DIR="C:\LINQPad" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
LINQPad6Setup.exe /DIR="C:\LINQPad" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
LINQPad5Setup.exe /DIR="C:\LINQPad" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
How to Uninstall LINQPad 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:
LINQPad 7 Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\LINQPad7\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
LINQPad 6 Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\LINQPad6\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
LINQPad 5 Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles%\LINQPad5\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
LINQPad 5 Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\LINQPad5\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.