Wise Folder Hider is a free file and folder hiding tool. You can use it to hide files and folders on local partitions or removable devices. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Wise Folder Hider from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Wise Folder Hider Silently
Wise Folder Hider Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-folder-hider-free.html
- Download the WFHSetup_w.x.y.z.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 command: WFHSetup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Wise Folder Hider Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Wise Folder Hider |
| Vendor: | WiseCleaner.com, Inc. |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | WFHSetup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Wise\Wise Folder Hider\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Wise\Wise Folder Hider\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-folder-hider-free.html |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/wise-folder-hider-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 Wise Folder Hider Installation Log File
The Wise Folder Hider 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.
Wise Folder Hider Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
WFHSetup_w.x.y.z.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\WiseFolderHider-Install.log" |
Change the Wise Folder Hider Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Wise Folder Hider to “C:\Wise\Wise Folder Hider”
WFHSetup_w.x.y.z.exe /DIR="C:\Wise\Wise Folder Hider" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
How to Uninstall Wise Folder Hider Silently
Check out the Wise Folder Hider 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 one of the following commands:
Wise Folder Hider Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles%\Wise\Wise Folder Hider\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Wise Folder Hider Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Wise\Wise Folder Hider\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.