System Center Updates Publisher enables independent software vendors, OEMs and IT administrators to import, manage and develop software update definitions which can be deployed with System Center Configuration Manager. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of System Center Updates Publisher from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install System Center Updates Publisher Silently
System Center Updates Publisher (6.0.394.0) Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55543
- Download the file 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:
- MsiExec.exe /i SystemCenterUpdatesPublisher.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Updates Publisher shortcuts in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | System Center Updates Publisher |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Version: | 6.0.394.0 |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i SystemCenterUpdatesPublisher.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {E154E7E9-E8E9-4A59-AB67-DCDC7EF7B2AD} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {E154E7E9-E8E9-4A59-AB67-DCDC7EF7B2AD} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55543 |
System Center Updates Publisher (6.0.283.0) Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55543
- Download the file 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:
- MsiExec.exe /i SystemCenterUpdatesPublisher.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Updates Publisher shortcuts in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | System Center Updates Publisher |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Version: | 6.0.283.0 |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i SystemCenterUpdatesPublisher.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x {948152BB-CB17-4B76-BE13-FE61DB07B6BA} /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa {948152BB-CB17-4B76-BE13-FE61DB07B6BA} /qn |
| Download Link: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55543 |
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 MSI 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.
System Center Updates Publisher Silent Install w/ Logging
MsiExec.exe /i UpdatesPublisher.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\SCUP-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall System Center Updates Publisher Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
System Center Updates Publisher (6.0.394.0) Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {E154E7E9-E8E9-4A59-AB67-DCDC7EF7B2AD} /qn |
System Center Updates Publisher (6.0.283.0) Silent Uninstall
MsiExec.exe /x {948152BB-CB17-4B76-BE13-FE61DB07B6BA} /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.