Windows Admin Center is a locally-deployed browser-based management tool set that lets you manage your Windows Servers with no Azure or cloud dependency. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Windows Admin Center 1804 from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Windows Admin Center Silently
Windows Admin Center 1804 Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/0/5/1059800B-F375-451C-B37E-758FFC7C8C8B/WindowsAdminCenter1804.msi
- Download the WindowsAdminCenter1804.msi 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:
MsiExec.exe /i WindowsAdminCenter1804.msi SME_PORT=443 SSL_CERTIFICATE_OPTION=generate /qn |
After a few minutes you should see the Windows Admin Center shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Windows Admin Center 1804 |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Version: | 1.1.20642.0 |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i WindowsAdminCenter1804.msi SME_PORT=443 SSL_CERTIFICATE_OPTION=generate /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | |
| Repair Command: | |
| Download Link: | http://aka.ms/WACDownload |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/windows-admin-center-install-and-uninstall-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 Admin Center Installation Log File
The Windows Admin Center 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.
Windows Admin Center 1804 Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i WindowsAdminCenter1804.msi SME_PORT=443 SSL_CERTIFICATE_OPTION=generate /qn /L*V "%WINDIR%\Temp\WindowsAdminCenter-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Windows Admin Center Silently
Check out the Windows Admin Center Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) post for a scripted solution.
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
| Version | Windows Admin Center Silent Uninstall String |
1804 (1.1.20642.0) | MsiExec.exe /x {21CF99D0-E1EE-4883-BC0E-DBFF7A092685} /qn |
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.