RJ TextEd is a freeware Unicode text and source code editor for Windows, that can also be used as a simple web development tool. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of RJ TextEd from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install RJ TextEd Silently
RJ TextEd Silent Install (EXE) on 32-bit System
- Navigate to: https://www.rj-texted.se/download.html
- Select the 32-bit Windows 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: rj-install_x86-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find RJ TextEd entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | RJ TextEd (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | Rickard Johansson |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | rj-install_x86-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\RJ TextEd\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.rj-texted.se/download.html |
RJ TextEd Silent Install (EXE) on 64-bit System
- Navigate to: https://www.rj-texted.se/download.html
- Select the 64-bit Windows 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: rj-install_x64-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find RJ TextEd entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | RJ TextEd (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | Rickard Johansson |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | rj-install_x64-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\RJ TextEd\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.rj-texted.se/download.html |
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 RJ TextEd 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.
RJ TextEd Silent Install (EXE) with Logging on 32-bit System
rj-install_x86-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\RJTextEd-Install.log" |
RJ TextEd Silent Install (EXE) with Logging on 64-bit System
rj-install_x64-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\RJTextEd-Install.log" |
Change Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing RJ TextEd to “C:\RJ TextEd”
RJ TextEd (EXE) on 32-bit System
rj-install_x86-x.y.exe /DIR="C:\RJ TextEd" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
RJ TextEd (EXE) on 64-bit System
rj-install_x64-x.y.exe /DIR="C:\RJ TextEd" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Include Desktop Shortcut During Install
The RJ TextEd installer does not create a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to include it.
RJ TextEd Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut on 32-bit System
rj-install_x86-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
RJ TextEd Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut on 64-bit System
rj-install_x64-x.y.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
How to Uninstall RJ TextEd Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
RJ TextEd Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\RJ TextEd\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.