Proxifier allows network applications that do not support working through proxy servers to operate through a SOCKS or HTTPS proxy and chains. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Proxifier from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Proxifier Silently
Proxifier Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.proxifier.com/download/ProxifierSetup.exe
- Download the ProxifierSetup.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: ProxifierSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Proxifier Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Proxifier |
| Vendor: | Initex |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | ProxifierSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Proxifier\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Proxifier\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.proxifier.com/download/ProxifierSetup.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/proxifier-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-proxifier-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
Create a Proxifier Installation Log File
The Proxifier 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.
Proxifier Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
ProxifierSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Proxifier-Install.log" |
Change the Proxifier Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Proxifier to “C:\Proxifier”
ProxifierSetup.exe /DIR="C:\Proxifier" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the Proxifier Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Proxifier 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.
Proxifier Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
ProxifierSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Do Not Start Proxifier Automatically on Windows Startup
ProxifierSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!autostart |
Do Not Check for Product Updates on Proxifier Startup
ProxifierSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!updates |
How to Uninstall Proxifier 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 one of the following commands:
Proxifier Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Proxifier\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Proxifier Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Proxifier\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /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.