X2Go is an open source remote desktop software. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the X2Go Client from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install the X2Go Client Silently
X2Go Client Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://code.x2go.org/releases/binary-win32/x2goclient/releases
- Select the version of your choice
- Download the x2goclient-w.x.y.z-setup.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: x2goclient-w.x.y.z-setup.exe /S
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the X2Go Client Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | X2Go Client |
| Vendor: | X2Go Project |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | x2goclient-w.x.y.z-setup.exe /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\x2goclient\Uninstall.exe" /S |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\x2goclient\Uninstall.exe" /S |
| Download Link: | https://code.x2go.org/releases/binary-win32/x2goclient/releases |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/x2go-client-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
Change 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 X2Go Client to “C:\X2GoClient”
x2goclient-w.x.y.z-setup.exe /S /D=C:\X2GoClient |
How to Uninstall the X2Go Client Silently
Check out the X2Go Client 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:
X2Go Client Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles%\x2goclient\Uninstall.exe" /S |
X2Go Client Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit Systems
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\x2goclient\Uninstall.exe" /S |
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.