Tracker is a free video analysis and modeling tool built on the Open Source Physics (OSP) Java framework and is designed to be used in physics education. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Open Source Physics Tracker from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Open Source Physics Tracker Silently
Tracker Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://physlets.org/tracker/
- Download the Tracker-x.y.z-windows-x64-installer.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:
Tracker-x.y.z-windows-x64-installer.exe --unattendedmodeui none --mode unattended |
After a few moments you will find Tracker entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Tracker |
| Vendor: | Open Source Physics |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | Tracker-x.y.z-windows-x64-installer.exe --unattendedmodeui none --mode unattended |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Tracker\uninstall_Tracker.exe" --unattendedmodeui none --mode unattended |
| Download Link: | https://physlets.org/tracker/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/open-source-physics-tracker-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-open-source-physics-tracker-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
Enable the Videos and Experiments Component
Tracker-x.y.z-windows-x64-installer.exe --unattendedmodeui none --mode unattended --enable-components Experiments |
How to Uninstall Open Source Physics Tracker Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Open Source Physics Tracker Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Open Source Physics Tracker Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Open Source Physics Tracker Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\Tracker\uninstall_Tracker.exe" --unattendedmodeui none --mode unattended |
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.
