Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Silent Install (How-To Guide)

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The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) is a collection of tools and documentation provided by Microsoft that enables IT professionals and system administrators to customize, assess, and deploy Windows operating systems on various devices. It includes a wide range of tools and technologies designed to assist in tasks such as creating customized Windows installations, deploying Windows images to multiple computers, and diagnosing and troubleshooting system configurations. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 from the command line using the EXE installer.

How to Install the Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Silently

Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/7/4/674ec7db-7c89-4f2b-8363-689055c2b430/adk/adksetup.exe
  2. Download & Copy the adksetup.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command to extract the installation files:
    • adksetup.exe /layout C:\Downloads\ADK11_22H2 /quiet
  6. Navigate to the C:\Downloads\ADK11_22H2 folder
  7. Enter the following command:
    • adksetup.exe /features + /quiet /norestart
  8. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit
Vendor:Microsoft Corporation
Architecture:x86_x64
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch:adksetup.exe /features + /quiet /norestart
Silent Uninstall Switch:adksetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart
Repair Command:adksetup.exe /repair /quiet /norestart
Download Link:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/windows-adk-for-windows-11-version-22h2-install-and-uninstall-powershell/
Detection Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-windows-adk-for-windows-11-version-22h2-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 Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Installation Log File

The Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 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.

Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

adksetup.exe /features + /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\Win11ADK-Install.log"

Change the Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Default Installation Directory

You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing the Windows ADK for Windows 11 to “C:\Win11ADK”

adksetup.exe /installpath "C:\Win11ADK" /features + /quiet /norestart

Disable the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP)

adksetup.exe /features + /quiet /norestart /ceip off

Install Individual Features of Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2

OptionId.ApplicationCompatibilityToolkit
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.ApplicationCompatibilityToolkit /quiet /norestart
OptionId.DeploymentTools
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.DeploymentTools /quiet /norestart
OptionId.ImagingAndConfigurationDesigner
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.ImagingAndConfigurationDesigner /quiet /norestart
OptionId.ICDConfigurationDesigner
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.ICDConfigurationDesigner /quiet /norestart
OptionId.UserStateMigrationTool
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.UserStateMigrationTool /quiet /norestart
OptionId.VolumeActivationManagementTool
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.VolumeActivationManagementTool /quiet /norestart
OptionId.WindowsPerformanceToolkit
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.WindowsPerformanceToolkit /quiet /norestart
OptionId.WindowsAssessmentToolkit
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.WindowsAssessmentToolkit /quiet /norestart
OptionId.UEVTools
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.UEVTools /quiet /norestart
OptionId.AppmanSequencer
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.AppmanSequencer /quiet /norestart
OptionId.AppmanAutoSequencer
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.AppmanAutoSequencer /quiet /norestart
OptionId.MediaeXperienceAnalyzer
adksetup.exe /features OptionId.MediaeXperienceAnalyzer /quiet /norestart

Windows ADK for Windows 11 v22H2 (WinPE) Add-ons Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/2/5/525dcde0-c7b8-487a-894d-0952775a78c7/adkwinpeaddons/adkwinpesetup.exe
  2. Download & Copy the adkwinpesetup.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command to extract the installation files:
    • adkwinpesetup.exe /layout C:\Downloads\ADK11_22H2_WinPE /quiet
  6. Navigate to the C:\Downloads\ADK11_22H2_WinPE folder
  7. Enter the following command:
    • adkwinpesetup.exe /quiet /norestart
  8. Press Enter

How to Uninstall the Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Silently

Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:

Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
Windows ADK for Windows 11 Silent Uninstall (PowerShell)
  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter the following commands:

Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 Silent Uninstall (EXE)

adksetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart

Windows ADK for Windows 11 version 22H2 (WinPE) Add-ons Silent Uninstall (EXE)

adkwinpesetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /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.