StackBuilder Silent Install (How-To Guide)

StackBuilder is a free software for packaging palletization and packing optimization. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of StackBuilder from the command line using the MSI installer.

How to Install StackBuilder Silently

StackBuilder Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.treedim.com/DL/StackBuilder/StackBuilder_MSI.msi
  2. Download the StackBuilder_MSI.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i StackBuilder_MSI.msi /qn
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you should see the StackBuilder Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:StackBuilder
Vendor:treeDiM
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i StackBuilder_MSI.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x StackBuilder_MSI.msi /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa StackBuilder_MSI.msi /qn
Download Link:https://www.treedim.com/DL/StackBuilder/StackBuilder_MSI.msi
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/stackbuilder-install-and-uninstall-powershell/
Detection Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-stackbuilder-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 StackBuilder Installation Log File

The StackBuilder installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.

StackBuilder Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i StackBuilder_MSI.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\StackBuilder-Install.log"

Change the StackBuilder Default Installation Directory

You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing StackBuilder to “C:\StackBuilder”

MsiExec.exe /i StackBuilder_MSI.msi INSTALLFOLDER=C:\StackBuilder /qn

How to Uninstall StackBuilder Silently

Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:

StackBuilder Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
StackBuilder Silent Uninstall (PowerShell)
  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter one of the following commands:
VersionStackBuilder Silent Uninstall String
3.0.2.73MsiExec.exe /x {8EFC5A85-D5A8-49CC-8081-5B57D8D5E2D0} /qn

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.