Shotcut is a free and open-source cross-platform video editing application. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Shotcut from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Shotcut Silently
Shotcut Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut/releases/latest
- Download the shotcut-win64-xxxxx.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:
shotcut-win64-xxxxx.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
After a few moments you should see the Shotcut shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Shotcut |
| Vendor: | Meltytech |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | shotcut-win64-xxxxx.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Shotcut\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.shotcut.org/download/ |
| PowerShell Script: | Shotcut | PowerShell Script |
| PSADT v4: | Shotcut | PSADT v4 |
| Detection Script: | Shotcut | Custom 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
Create a Shotcut Installation Log File
The Shotcut 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.
Shotcut Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
shotcut-win64-xxxxx.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Shotcut-Install.log" |
Change the Shotcut Default Installation Directory
You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Shotcut to “C:\Shotcut”
shotcut-win64-xxxxx.exe /DIR="C:\Shotcut" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
Include Shotcut Desktop Shortcut
shotcut-win64-xxxxx.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
Remove Shotcut Settings From Registry
shotcut-win64-xxxxx.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /MERGETASKS=removesettings |
How to Uninstall Shotcut Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Shotcut Install and Uninstall (PSADT v4) |
| Shotcut Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Shotcut 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:
Shotcut Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\Shotcut\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Shotcut Silent Uninstall (EXE) – Current User
"%LocalAppData%\Programs\Shotcut\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Shotcut Silent Uninstall (EXE) – Release 23.07.29 & Older
"%ProgramFiles%\Shotcut\uninstall.exe" /S |
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.