Rakuten Viber is a cross-platform voice over IP and instant messaging application. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Viber from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Viber Silently
Rakuten Viber Silent Install (EXE)
- Download the Viber Installer
- 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:
ViberSetup.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Viber Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Viber |
| Vendor: | Viber Media S.a.r.l |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | ViberSetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | ViberSetup.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://download.cdn.viber.com/desktop/windows/ViberSetup.exe |
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 Viber 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.
Viber Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
ViberSetup.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\Viber-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Viber Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
Viber Silent Uninstall (EXE)
ViberSetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Viber Silent Uninstall (EXE) with Logging
ViberSetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\Viber-Uninstall.log" |
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.