Pinta is an open-source, cross-platform bitmap image drawing and editing program. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Pinta from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Pinta Silently
Pinta Silent Install (EXE)
- Download the Pinta Installer
- Download the 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: Pinta.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Pinta entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Pinta |
| Vendor: | Pinta Community |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | Pinta.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | Pinta.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | Pinta.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://github.com/PintaProject/Pinta/releases |
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 Pinta 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.
Pinta Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
Pinta.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\Pinta-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Pinta Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
Pinta Silent Uninstall (EXE)
Pinta.exe /uninstall /quiet /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.