Npackd is an installer, application store, package manager, and marketplace for applications for Windows. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Npackd from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Npackd Silently
Npackd Silent Install (MSI) on 32-bit Systems
- Navigate to: https://github.com/npackd/npackd-cpp/releases/latest
- Download the Npackd32-x.y.z.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 Npackd32-x.y.z.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Npackd shortcuts in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Npackd (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | Npackd |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i Npackd32-x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x Npackd32-x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa Npackd32-x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.npackd.org/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/npackd-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Npackd Silent Install (MSI) on 64-bit Systems
- Navigate to: https://github.com/npackd/npackd-cpp/releases/latest
- Download the Npackd64-x.y.z.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 Npackd64-x.y.z.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Npackd shortcuts in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Npackd (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | Npackd |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i Npackd64-x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x Npackd64-x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa Npackd64-x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.npackd.org/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/npackd-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 Npackd 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.
Npackd 32-bit Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
Msiexec.exe /i Npackd32-x.y.z.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\Npackd32-Install.log" |
Npackd 64-bit Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
Msiexec.exe /i Npackd64-x.y.z.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\Npackd64-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Npackd Silently
Check out the Npackd 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:
Npackd 1.25.0 (32-bit) Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {4395F22B-6FD4-4041-A8D2-086D1B42D35B} /qn |
Npackd 1.25.0 (64-bit) Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {DCA38781-0196-4C28-870D-30319FEF2797} /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.