Microsoft Edge for Business Silent Install (How-To Guide)

Published on: March 16, 2026 | Last Updated on: April 6, 2026 by

Microsoft Edge for Business is the enterprise-focused, secure, and managed version of Microsoft Edge designed specifically for organizations. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Microsoft Edge for Business from the command line using the MSI installer.

How to Install Microsoft Edge for Business Silently

Microsoft Edge for Business (64-bit) Silent MSI Installation

  1. Navigate to: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download
  2. Select the Windows 64-bit Download
  3. Download the MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  4. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  5. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  6. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /qn
  7. Press Enter

After a few minutes you should see the Microsoft Edge Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title: Microsoft Edge
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Architecture: 64-bit
Installer Type: MSI
Silent Install Switch: MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch: MsiExec.exe /x MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /qn
Repair Command: MsiExec.exe /fa MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /qn
Download Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download
PowerShell Script: Microsoft Edge | PowerShell Script
PSADT v4: Microsoft Edge | PSADT v4
Detection Script: Microsoft Edge | Custom Detection Script

Microsoft Edge for Business (32-bit) Silent MSI Installation

  1. Navigate to: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download
  2. Select the Windows 32-bit Download
  3. Download the MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  4. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  5. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  6. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi /qn
  7. Press Enter

After a few minutes you should see the Microsoft Edge Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title: Microsoft Edge
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Architecture: 32-bit
Installer Type: MSI
Silent Install Switch: MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch: MsiExec.exe /x MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi /qn
Repair Command: MsiExec.exe /fa MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi /qn
Download Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download
PowerShell Script: Microsoft Edge | PowerShell Script
PSADT v4: Microsoft Edge | PSADT v4
Detection Script: Microsoft Edge | Custom Detection Script

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 Microsoft Edge for Business Installation Log File

The Microsoft Edge for Business installer offers 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.

Microsoft Edge for Business (32-bit MSI) Silent Install with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi /qn /L*V "%WINDIR%\Temp\Edgex86-Install.log"

Microsoft Edge for Business (64-bit MSI) Silent Install with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /qn /L*V "%WINDIR%\Temp\Edgex64-Install.log"

Exclude the Microsoft Edge Desktop Shortcut During Install

The Microsoft Edge for Business installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you do not want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.

Microsoft Edge for Business (32-bit MSI) Silent Install | No Desktop Shortcut

MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi DONOTCREATEDESKTOPSHORTCUT=true /qn

Microsoft Edge for Business (64-bit MSI) Silent Install | No Desktop Shortcut

MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi DONOTCREATEDESKTOPSHORTCUT=true /qn

Exclude the Microsoft Edge Taskbar Shortcut During Install

The Microsoft Edge installer creates a taskbar shortcut by default. If you do not want the taskbar shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.

Microsoft Edge for Business (32-bit MSI) Silent Install | No Taskbar Shortcut

MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi DONOTCREATETASKBARSHORTCUT=true /qn

Microsoft Edge for Business (64-bit MSI) Silent Install | No Taskbar Shortcut

MsiExec.exe /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi DONOTCREATETASKBARSHORTCUT=true /qn

How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge for Business Silently

Check out the following post for a scripted solution.

Microsoft Edge Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter one of the following commands:

Microsoft Edge for Business 32-bit Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX86.msi /qn

Microsoft Edge for Business 64-bit Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /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.