SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of SPARKvue from the command line using both the EXE & MSI installers.
How to Install SPARKvue Silently
SPARKvue Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue
- Select the Windows Installer
- Download the SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.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:
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /v/qn - Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the SPARKvue Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | SPARKvue |
| Vendor: | PASCO Scientific |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /v/qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /x /v/qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/sparkvue-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
SPARKvue Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue
- Select the Windows Installer
- Download the SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.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 to extract the MSI:
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /x /b"C:\Downloads\SPARKvue" /v"/qn"
- Press Enter
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads\SPARKvue folder
- Enter the following command:
MsiExec.exe /i SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the SPARKvue Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | SPARKvue |
| Vendor: | PASCO Scientific |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/sparkvue-install-and-uninstall-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 SPARKvue Installation Log File
The SPARKvue installers offer 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.
SPARKvue Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /v"/qn /L*v %WINDIR%\Temp\SPARKvue-Install.log" |
SPARKvue Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi /qn /L*v %WINDIR%\Temp\SPARKvue-Install.log" |
Disable Prompts for SPARKvue Software Updates
SPARKvue Silent Install (EXE) with Software Updates Disabled
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /v"DISABLE_SOFTWARE_UPDATES=1 /qn" |
SPARKvue Silent Install (MSI) with Software Updates Disabled
MsiExec.exe /i SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi DISABLE_SOFTWARE_UPDATES=1 /qn |
Activate SPARKvue License Key
SPARKvue Silent Install (EXE) with License Key Activation
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /v"LICENCEKEY=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /qn" |
SPARKvue Silent Install (MSI) with License Key Activation
MsiExec.exe /i SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi LICENCEKEY=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /qn |
How to Uninstall SPARKvue Silently
Check out the SPARKvue Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post 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:
SPARKvue Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /x /v/qn |
"%ProgramFiles%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\BLEDUsbDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
"%ProgramFiles%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\PascoUSBDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
SPARKvue Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
SPARKvue_Win-w.x.y.z.exe /S /x /v/qn |
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\BLEDUsbDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\PascoUSBDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
SPARKvue Silent Uninstall (MSI) on 32-bit System
MsiExec.exe /x SPARKvue-w.x.y.z.msi /qn |
"%ProgramFiles%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\BLEDUsbDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
"%ProgramFiles%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\PascoUSBDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
SPARKvue Silent Uninstall (MSI) on 64-bit System
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"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\BLEDUsbDriver uninstall.exe" /S |
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\PASCO scientific\Common Files\PascoUSBDriver 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.