Master Packager is a tool to create and edit Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) files and repackage other installations to the MSI format. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Master Packager from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Master Packager Silently
Master Packager Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to https://www.masterpackager.com/
- Download the MSI 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: MsiExec.exe /i masterpackager_20.x.y.z.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Master Packager entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Master Packager |
| Vendor: | Master Packager Ltd. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i masterpackager_20.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x masterpackager_20.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa masterpackager_20.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.masterpackager.com/ |
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 Installation Log File
The Master Packager 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.
Master Packager Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i masterpackager_20.x.y.z.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\MasterPackager-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Master Packager Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | Master Packager Silent Uninstall String |
| 20.4.7622.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {B92C5D16-D215-425D-8F82-951DBE06C90A} /qn |
| 20.3.7519.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {A6FEB12C-0A92-4D92-AF66-0FC4BA1F33D0} /qn |
| 20.2.7457.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {8DE6EF13-6271-49AE-900F-D6E8FED25F3A} /qn |
| 20.1.7353.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {537D05C7-58E0-400D-B7D8-B28A97073BA8} /qn |
| 19.7.7236.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {3057F6B9-3785-4552-A7B5-CB0B110651B2} /qn |
| 19.6.1 | MsiExec.exe /x {5C91978B-BB5C-4293-84E5-61C33B7CC470} /qn |
| 19.5.1 | MsiExec.exe /x {49B0FF5C-4A73-4880-8473-DD9AA13561B7} /qn |
| 19.4.1 | MsiExec.exe /x {CBC12464-2E18-47FE-9FE2-44FD6A7B0E91} /qn |
| 19.3.1 | MsiExec.exe /x {BA8B8225-CD8E-4A45-8924-31AE1100D448} /qn |
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.