Microsoft Web Deploy Silent Install (How-To Guide)

The Microsoft Web Deployment Tool simplifies migration, management and deployment of IIS Web servers, Web applications and Web sites. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Microsoft Web Deploy from the command line using the MSI installer.

How to Install Microsoft Web Deploy Silently

Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy#additionalDownloads
  2. Download the x86 Installer to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i WebDeploy_x86_xx-XX.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn /norestart LicenseAccepted=”0″
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you should see the Microsoft Web Deploy shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (32-bit)
Vendor:Microsoft Corporation
Version:10.0.1973
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i WebDeploy_x86_xx-XX.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn /norestart LicenseAccepted="0"
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {39F793B1-4FDD-4994-A46D-245F994DC9E2} /qn /norestart
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {39F793B1-4FDD-4994-A46D-245F994DC9E2} /qn /norestart
Download Link:https://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy#additionalDownloads
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/microsoft-web-deploy-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy#additionalDownloads
  2. Download the x64 Installer to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i WebDeploy_amd64_xx-XX.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn /norestart LicenseAccepted=”0″
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you should see the Microsoft Web Deploy shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (64-bit)
Vendor:Microsoft Corporation
Version:10.0.1973
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i WebDeploy_amd64_xx-XX.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn /norestart LicenseAccepted="0"
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {6773A61D-755B-4F74-95CC-97920E45E696} /qn /norestart
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {6773A61D-755B-4F74-95CC-97920E45E696} /qn /norestart
Download Link:https://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/web-deploy#additionalDownloads
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/microsoft-web-deploy-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 an Installation Log File

The MSI 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 Web Deploy v3.6 (32-bit) Silent Install with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i WebDeploy_x86_xx-XX.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn /norestart LicenseAccepted="0" /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\WebDeploy32-Install.log"

Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (64-bit) Silent Install with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i WebDeploy_amd64_xx-XX.msi ADDLOCAL=ALL /qn /norestart LicenseAccepted="0" /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\WebDeploy64-Install.log"

How to Uninstall Microsoft Web Deploy Silently

Check out the Microsoft Web Deploy Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.

  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter the following command:

Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (32-bit) Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {39F793B1-4FDD-4994-A46D-245F994DC9E2} /qn /norestart

Microsoft Web Deploy v3.6 (64-bit) Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {6773A61D-755B-4F74-95CC-97920E45E696} /qn /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.

Jason Bergner

I am an accomplished Software Engineer at Patch My PC, leveraging more than 18 years of hands-on experience in Configuration Manager administration and application packaging. I am driven by a genuine passion for solving complex problems and consistently strive to discover innovative and effective solutions. Sharing my extensive knowledge of application deployments is a true joy for me, and I am honored to contribute to the community here at Silent Install HQ.

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