Syncovery allows you to keep multiple versions of modified files, allowing you to restore your files from an earlier date. The restore date can be chosen for individual files or multiple files in the Restore Wizard. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Syncovery from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Syncovery Silently
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.syncovery.com/release/SyncoverySetup.exe
- Download the SyncoverySetup.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: SyncoverySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Syncovery Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Syncovery |
| Vendor: | Super Flexible Software |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Syncovery\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Syncovery\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.syncovery.com/release/SyncoverySetup.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/syncovery-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-syncovery-powershell/ |
Syncovery 64-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.syncovery.com/release/Syncovery64Setup.exe
- Download the Syncovery64Setup.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: Syncovery64Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Syncovery Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Syncovery |
| Vendor: | Super Flexible Software |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\Syncovery\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.syncovery.com/release/Syncovery64Setup.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/syncovery-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-syncovery-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download link provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create a Syncovery Installation Log File
The Syncovery 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.
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
SyncoverySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Syncovery32-Install.log" |
Syncovery 64-bit Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
Syncovery64Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Syncovery64-Install.log" |
Change the Syncovery Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Syncovery to “C:\Syncovery”
Syncovery 32-bit (EXE)
SyncoverySetup.exe /DIR="C:\Syncovery" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Syncovery 64-bit (EXE)
Syncovery64Setup.exe /DIR="C:\Syncovery" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the Syncovery Desktop Shortcut During Install
The Syncovery installer creates a desktop shortcut by default. If you do not want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to exclude it.
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Install with No Desktop Shortcut
SyncoverySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Syncovery 64-bit Silent Install with No Desktop Shortcut
Syncovery64Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Include Syncovery Remote Service During Install
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Install with Remote Service
SyncoverySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=remoteservicecore |
Syncovery 64-bit Silent Install with Remote Service
Syncovery64Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=remoteservicecore |
Include Syncovery Guardian Service During Install
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Install with Guardian Service
SyncoverySetup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=syncoveryguardian |
Syncovery 64-bit Silent Install with Guardian Service
Syncovery64Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=syncoveryguardian |
How to Uninstall Syncovery Silently
Check out the following posts 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:
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Syncovery\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Syncovery 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Syncovery\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Syncovery 64-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Syncovery\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.
