VictronConnect lets you get live status info and configure Victron products using a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle or a VE.Direct to USB interface. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of VictronConnect from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install VictronConnect Silently
VictronConnect Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe
- Download the VictronConnectInstaller.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 commands:
VictronConnectInstaller.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
TASKKILL /F /IM VictronConnect.exe |
After a few moments you should see the VictronConnect Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | VictronConnect |
| Vendor: | Victron Energy |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch (Step1) | VictronConnectInstaller.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Install Switch (Step2) | TASKKILL /F /IM VictronConnect.exe |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Victron Energy\VictronConnect\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Victron Energy\VictronConnect\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://nocache.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/victronconnect-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-victronconnect-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 VictronConnect Installation Log File
The VictronConnect 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.
VictronConnect Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
VictronConnectInstaller.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\VictronConnect-Install.log" |
TASKKILL /F /IM VictronConnect.exe |
Change the VictronConnect Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing VictronConnect to “C:\VictronConnect”
VictronConnectInstaller.exe /DIR="C:\VictronConnect" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
TASKKILL /F /IM VictronConnect.exe |
Exclude the VictronConnect Desktop Shortcut During Install
The VictronConnect 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.
VictronConnect Silent Install (EXE) with No Desktop Shortcut
VictronConnectInstaller.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /MERGETASKS=!veconnectdesktopicon |
TASKKILL /F /IM VictronConnect.exe |
How to Uninstall VictronConnect 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:
VictronConnect Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Victron Energy\VictronConnect\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
VictronConnect Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Victron Energy\VictronConnect\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.