NTLite is a Windows customization tool that enables users to create personalized Windows installations by removing unnecessary components, integrating updates, drivers, and configuring settings.
It facilitates the creation of streamlined and customized versions of the Windows operating system tailored to specific user preferences. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of NTLite from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install NTLite Silently
NTLite Silent Install (EXE) on 32-bit System
- Navigate to: https://downloads.ntlite.com/files/NTLite_setup_x86.exe
- Download the NTLite_setup_x86.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: NTLite_setup_x86.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the NTLite Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | NTLite |
| Vendor: | Nlitesoft d.o.o. |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | NTLite_setup_x86.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\NTLite\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | NTLite 32-bit Download |
| PowerShell Script: | NTLite | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | NTLite | Custom Detection Script |
NTLite Silent Install (EXE) on 64-bit System
- Navigate to: https://downloads.ntlite.com/files/NTLite_setup_x64.exe
- Download the NTLite_setup_x64.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: NTLite_setup_x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the NTLite Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | NTLite |
| Vendor: | Nlitesoft d.o.o. |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | NTLite_setup_x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\NTLite\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | NTLite 64-bit Download |
| PowerShell Script: | NTLite | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | NTLite | 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 NTLite Installation Log File
The NTLite 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.
NTLite Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
NTLite_setup_x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\NTLite-Install.log" |
Change the NTLite Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing NTLite to “C:\NTLite”
NTLite_setup_x64.exe /DIR="C:\NTLite" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the NTLite Desktop Shortcut During Install
The NTLite 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.
NTLite Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
NTLite_setup_x64.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
How to Uninstall NTLite Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
NTLite Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\NTLite\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /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.