Mouse without Borders is software that allows you to control up to four computers from a single mouse and keyboard. This means that you can copy text or drag and drop files across computers. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Mouse without Borders from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Mouse Without Borders Silently
Mouse without Borders Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35460
- Download the MouseWithoutBordersSetup.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 MouseWithoutBordersSetup.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Mouse without Borders 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 Garage Mouse without Borders |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Garage |
| Version: | 2.2.1.327 |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i MouseWithoutBordersSetup.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {D3BC954F-D661-474C-B367-30EB6E56542E} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {D3BC954F-D661-474C-B367-30EB6E56542E} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35460 |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/mouse-without-borders-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-mouse-without-borders-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 Mouse without Borders Installation Log File
The Mouse without Borders 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.
Mouse without Borders Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i MouseWithoutBordersSetup.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\MWB-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Mouse without Borders Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Mouse Without Borders Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Mouse Without Borders Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | Mouse without Borders Silent Uninstall String |
2.2.1.327 | MsiExec.exe /x {D3BC954F-D661-474C-B367-30EB6E56542E} /qn |
2.1.8.105 | MsiExec.exe /x {D3BC954F-D661-474C-B367-30EB6E56542E} /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.
