Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications lets you add and run VSTA customizations in applications that are integrated with VSTA. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Silently
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44213
- Download & Copy the vsta_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: vsta_setup.exe /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Version: | 12.0 |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | vsta_setup.exe /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | vsta_setup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44213 |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/microsoft-visual-studio-tools-for-applications-2013-install-and-uninstall-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 Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Installation Log File
The Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 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.
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
vsta_setup.exe /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\VSTA2013-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Silently
Check out the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) 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:
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Silent Uninstall (EXE)
vsta_setup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 2013 Silent Uninstall (EXE) with Logging
vsta_setup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\VSTA2013-Uninstall.log" |
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.