Revo Uninstaller uninstalls programs and removes any files and Windows registry entries left behind by the program’s uninstaller or by the Windows uninstall function. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Revo Uninstaller from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Revo Uninstaller Silently
Revo Uninstaller Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.revouninstaller.com/download-freeware-version.php
- Download the revosetup.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: revosetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Revo Uninstaller Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Revo Uninstaller |
| Vendor: | VS Revo Group, Ltd. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | revosetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.revouninstaller.com/download-freeware-version.php |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/revo-uninstaller-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-revo-uninstaller-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 Revo Uninstaller Installation Log File
The Revo Uninstaller EXE 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.
Revo Uninstaller Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
revosetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\RevoUninstaller-Install.log" |
Change the Revo Uninstaller Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Revo Uninstaller to “C:\Revo Uninstaller”
revosetup.exe /DIR="C:\Revo Uninstaller" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the Revo Uninstaller Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Revo Uninstaller EXE 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.
Revo Uninstaller Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
revosetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
How to Uninstall Revo Uninstaller 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 the following command:
Revo Uninstaller Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller\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.