OpenVPN Connect is the official VPN client developed by OpenVPN Inc. It’s designed to securely connect your device to a remote network using the OpenVPN protocol, which is known for its strong encryption and reliability. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of OpenVPN Connect from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install OpenVPN Connect Silently
OpenVPN Connect 64-bit Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://openvpn.net/downloads/openvpn-connect-v3-windows.msi
- Download the openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.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 openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the OpenVPN Connect Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | OpenVPN Connect |
| Vendor: | OpenVPN, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | OpenVPN Connect 64-bit Download |
| PSADT v4: | OpenVPN Connect | PSADT v4 |
OpenVPN Connect 32-bit Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://openvpn.net/downloads/openvpn-connect-v3-windows-x86.msi
- Download the openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed_x86.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 openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed_x86.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the OpenVPN Connect Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | OpenVPN Connect |
| Vendor: | OpenVPN, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed_x86.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed_x86.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed_x86.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | OpenVPN Connect 32-bit Download |
| PSADT v4: | OpenVPN Connect | PSADT v4 |
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 OpenVPN Connect Installation Log File
The OpenVPN Connect 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 commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
OpenVPN Connect (MSI) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\OpenVPNConnect-Install.log" |
Disable OpenVPN Connect AutoStart
OpenVPN Connect (MSI) Silent Install with AutoStart Disabled
MsiExec.exe /i openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi AUTOSTART=no /qn |
How to Uninstall OpenVPN Connect Silently
Check out the following 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:
OpenVPN 32-bit Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed_x86.msi /qn |
OpenVPN 64-bit Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x openvpn-connect-x.y.z_signed.msi /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.