StuffIt Expander is a proprietary, freeware, closed source, decompression software utility. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of StuffIt Expander from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install StuffIt Expander Silently
StuffIt Expander Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.stuffit.com/#downloads
- Select Windows Download
- 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: StuffItExpanderx86_x64_XXXX.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find StuffIt Expander entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | StuffIt Expander |
| Vendor: | Smith Micro Software, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | StuffItExpanderx86_x64_XXXX.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Smith Micro\StuffIt Expander 2011\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Smith Micro\StuffIt Expander 2011\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.stuffit.com/#downloads |
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 StuffIt Expander 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.
StuffIt Expander Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
StuffItExpanderx86_x64_XXXX.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\StuffItExpander-Install.log" |
Include Desktop Shortcut During Install
The StuffIt Expander 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.
StuffIt Expander Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut
StuffItExpanderx86_x64_XXXX.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
How to Uninstall StuffIt Expander Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
StuffIt Expander Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles%\Smith Micro\StuffIt Expander 2011\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
StuffIt Expander Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Smith Micro\StuffIt Expander 2011\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.