The VMware Horizon Client for Windows allows you to connect to your VMware Horizon virtual desktop from your device of choice giving you on-the-go access from any location. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the VMware Horizon Client from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the VMware Horizon Client Silently
VMware Horizon Client Silent Install (EXE)
Navigate to: https://www.vmware.com/go/viewclients Select GO TO DOWNLOADS under VMware Horizon Client for Windows Select Version of your choiceClick Download Now Download the VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.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 folderEnter the following command: VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart Press Enter After a few moments you should see the VMware Horizon Client Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu , Installation Directory , and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
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 VMware Horizon Client Installation Log File
The VMware Horizon Client 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.
VMware Horizon Client Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\VMWareHorizonClient-Install.log"
Change VMware Horizon Client Default Installation Directory
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALLDIR=""C:\VMware\VMware Horizon View Client""
Configure IP (Internet Protocol) Version for Horizon Client
Configure IPv4 (default)
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart VDM_IP_PROTOCOL_USAGE=IPv4
Configure IPv6
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart VDM_IP_PROTOCOL_USAGE=IPv6
Configure Automatic Selection
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart VDM_IP_PROTOCOL_USAGE=Dual
Enable Horizon Client with FIPS-compliant Cryptography
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart VDM_FIPS_ENABLED=1
Configure VMware Horizon Default Connection Server
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart VDM_Server=cs1.companydomain.com
Display “Log in as current user” in the Options Menu on the Horizon Client Menu Bar
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart LOGINASCURRENTUSER_DISPLAY=1
Hide “Log in as current user” in the Options Menu on the Horizon Client Menu Bar
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart LOGINASCURRENTUSER_DISPLAY=0
Enable “Log in as current user” by default in the Options Menu on the Horizon Client Menu Bar
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart LOGINASCURRENTUSER_DEFAULT=1
Disable “Log in as current user” by default in the Options Menu on the Horizon Client Menu Bar
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart LOGINASCURRENTUSER_DEFAULT=0
Install the VMWare Horizon Client with all available features, except for URL Content Redirection
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart ADDLOCAL=ALL
Install the VMWare Horizon Client with the Log in as Current User Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart ADDLOCAL=TSSO
Install the VMWare Horizon Client with the USB Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart ADDLOCAL=USB
Enable the VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALL_SFB=1
Disable the VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALL_SFB=0
Enable the Support for HTML5 Multimedia Redirection and Browser Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALL_HTML5MMR=1
Disable the Support for HTML5 Multimedia Redirection and Browser Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALL_HTML5MMR=0
Disable the Scanner Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart REMOVE=Scanner
Disable the Folder Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart REMOVE=FolderRedirection
Disable the Serial Port Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart REMOVE=SerialPort
Include a VMware Horizon Client Desktop Shortcut
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart DESKTOP_SHORTCUT=1
Exclude a VMware Horizon Client Desktop Shortcut
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart DESKTOP_SHORTCUT=0
Include a Horizon Client Start Menu Shortcut
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart STARTMENU_SHORTCUT=1
Exclude a Horizon Client Start Menu Shortcut
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart STARTMENU_SHORTCUT=0
Enable the URL Content Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart URL_FILTERING_ENABLED=1
Disable the URL Content Redirection Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart URL_FILTERING_ENABLED=0
Enable the Horizon Client Auto Update Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart AUTO_UPDATE_ENABLED=1
Disable the Horizon Client Auto Update Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart AUTO_UPDATE_ENABLED=0
Enable the Media Optimization for Microsoft Teams Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALL_TEAMS_REDIRECTION=1
Disable the Media Optimization for Microsoft Teams Feature
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /install /norestart INSTALL_TEAMS_REDIRECTION=0
How to Uninstall the VMware Horizon Client Silently
Check out the VMware Horizon Client Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator Enter one of the following commands: VMware Horizon Client Silent Uninstall (EXE)
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /uninstall /norestart
VMware Horizon Client Silent Uninstall (EXE) with Logging
VMware-Horizon-Client-YYMM-x.y.z-xxxxxx.exe /silent /uninstall /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\VMWareHorizonClient-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.
