TinkerPlots is exploratory data analysis and modeling software designed for use by middle school through university students. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of TinkerPlots from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install TinkerPlots Silently
TinkerPlots Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.tinkerplots.com/get
- Download the TinkerPlots_x_y_z_Windows_installer.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:
TinkerPlots_x_y_z_Windows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
After a few moments you should see the TinkerPlots Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | TinkerPlots |
| Vendor: | Learn Troop |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | TinkerPlots_x_y_z_Windows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\TinkerPlots3\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\TinkerPlots3\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.tinkerplots.com/get |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/tinkerplots-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-tinkerplots-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 TinkerPlots Installation Log File
The TinkerPlots 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.
TinkerPlots Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
TinkerPlots_x_y_z_Windows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\TinkerPlots-Install.log" |
Change the TinkerPlots Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing TinkerPlots to “C:\TinkerPlots”
TinkerPlots_x_y_z_Windows_installer.exe /DIR="C:\TinkerPlots" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Exclude the TinkerPlots Desktop Shortcut During Install
The TinkerPlots 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.
TinkerPlots Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
TinkerPlots_x_y_z_Windows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!desktopicon |
Register TinkerPlots from the Command Line
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\TinkerPlots3\TinkerPlots.exe" --register ABCDEF-123456-GHIJKL-789012 –-silent |
How to Uninstall TinkerPlots 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:
TinkerPlots 3 Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\TinkerPlots3\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
TinkerPlots 3 Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\TinkerPlots3\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
TinkerPlots 2.3 Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\TinkerPlots2.3\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
TinkerPlots 2.3 Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\TinkerPlots2.3\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.
