Opera is a fast, privacy-focused web browser built on Chromium, offering features like a free VPN, integrated ad blocker, and built-in messaging tools for a streamlined browsing experience. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the Opera Browser from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the Opera Browser Silently
Opera Browser Silent Install
- Navigate to: https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/
- Select the version of your choice
- Download the Opera_w.x.y.z_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:
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 |
After a few moments you should see the Opera Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Opera Stable |
| Vendor: | Opera Software |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Opera\opera.exe" /uninstall /runimmediately |
| Download Link: | https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/ |
| PowerShell Script: | Opera Browser | PowerShell Script |
| PSADT v4: | Opera Browser | PSADT v4 |
| Detection Script: | Opera Browser | 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
Opera Browser Silent Install for Current User Only
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=0 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 |
Change the Opera Browser Default Installation Directory
You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Opera to “C:\Opera”
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /installfolder="C:\Opera" /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 |
Set Opera as the Default Browser
setdefaultbrowser=[0|1] If true, makes Opera the default browser for the computer. Default value: False
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=1 /launchbrowser=0 |
Exclude the Opera Browser Desktop Shortcut
desktopshortcut=[0|1] If true, creates a shortcut for Opera on the desktop. Default value: True
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /desktopshortcut=0 |
Exclude the Opera Browser Start Menu Shortcut
startmenushortcut=[0|1] If true, creates a shortcut for Opera on the start menu. Default value: True
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /startmenushortcut=0 |
Do Not Pin Opera Browser to the Taskbar
pintotaskbar=[0|1] If true, pins Opera to the taskbar. Default value: True
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /pintotaskbar=0 |
Do Not Import Browser Data from Previous Default Browser
import-browser-data=[0|1] If true, Opera is set up to import user data from the previous default browser when creating new user profiles. Default value: True
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /import-browser-data=0 |
Disable Opera Browser Crash Reporting
Opera will gather and report crashes by default. Use the following commands to disable them.
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /enable-crash-reporting=0 |
Disable Opera Browser Statistics Reporting
Opera will gather and report statistics by default. Use the following commands to disable them.
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /enable-stats=0 |
Disable Opera Browser Installer Statistics Reporting
Opera will gather and report installer statistics by default. Use the following commands to disable them.
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=0 /enable-installer-stats=0 |
Automatically Launch the Opera Browser After Installation
launchbrowser=[0|1] If true, Opera is launched once the installation is completed. Default value: True
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=1 |
Enable Opera Browser Run at Startup
run-at-startup=[0|1] If true, Opera will enable the run at startup preference by default. Default value: False
Opera_w.x.y.z_Setup_x64.exe /silent /allusers=1 /setdefaultbrowser=0 /launchbrowser=1 /run-at-startup=1 |
How to Uninstall the Opera Browser Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Opera Browser Install and Uninstall (PSADT v4) |
| Opera Browser Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Opera Browser 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:
Opera 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Opera\opera.exe" /uninstall /runimmediately |
Opera 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Opera\opera.exe" /uninstall /runimmediately |
Opera 64-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Opera\opera.exe" /uninstall /runimmediately |
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.