TextExpander is a typing productivity tool that helps teams manage recurring writing tasks, create snippets, correct spellings, share content, and more. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of TextExpander from the command line using both the EXE & MSI installers.
How to Install TextExpander Silently
TextExpander Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://textexpander.com/download
- Download & Copy the TextExpanderSetup-x.x.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:
TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /install /quiet /norestart LaunchTextExpanderAfterInstall=0 |
After a few moments you will find TextExpander entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | TextExpander |
| Vendor: | TextExpander, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /install /quiet /norestart LaunchTextExpanderAfterInstall=0 |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /repair /quiet /norestart LaunchTextExpanderAfterInstall=0 |
| Download Link: | https://textexpander.com/download |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/textexpander-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-textexpander-powershell/ |
TextExpander 32-bit Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://textexpander.com/download
- Download & Copy the TextExpanderSetup-x.x.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:
TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /layout
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\TextExpander_x.x” folder
- Enter the following command:
MsiExec.exe /i TextExpander_x86.msi LAUNCH_TEXTEXPANDER_AFTER_INSTALL=0 /qn |
After a few moments you will find TextExpander entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | TextExpander |
| Vendor: | TextExpander, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i TextExpander_x86.msi LAUNCH_TEXTEXPANDER_AFTER_INSTALL=0 /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x TextExpander_x86.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa TextExpander_x86.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://textexpander.com/download |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/textexpander-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
TextExpander 64-bit Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://textexpander.com/download
- Download & Copy the TextExpanderSetup-x.x.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:
TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /layout
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\TextExpander_x.x” folder
- Enter the following command:
MsiExec.exe /i TextExpander_x64.msi LAUNCH_TEXTEXPANDER_AFTER_INSTALL=0 /qn |
After a few moments you will find TextExpander entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | TextExpander |
| Vendor: | TextExpander, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i TextExpander_x64.msi LAUNCH_TEXTEXPANDER_AFTER_INSTALL=0 /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x TextExpander_x64.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa TextExpander_x64.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://textexpander.com/download |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/textexpander-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 TextExpander Installation Log File
The TextExpander 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.
TextExpander Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /install /quiet /norestart LaunchTextExpanderAfterInstall=0 /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\ |
TextExpander Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
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How to Uninstall TextExpander Silently
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- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
TextExpander Silent Uninstall (EXE)
TextExpanderSetup-x.x.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
TextExpander 32-bit Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x TextExpander_x86.msi /qn |
TextExpander 64-bit Silent Uninstall (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /x TextExpander_x64.msi /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.