Xming provides the X Window System display server, a set of traditional sample X applications and tools, as well as a set of fonts. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Xming from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Xming Silently
Xming Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xming/
- Download the Xming-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: Xming-w-x-y-z-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Xming shortcut in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Xming |
| Vendor: | Colin Harrison |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | Xming-w-x-y-z-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\Xming\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Xming\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://sourceforge.net/projects/xming/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/xming-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-xming-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download link provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create an Xming Installation Log File
The Xming 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.
Xming Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
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Include the Xming Desktop Shortcut
The Xming installer does NOT include a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the Xming desktop shortcut included during installation, then you can run the following command line switch.
Xming Silent Install (EXE) with Xming Desktop Shortcut
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Include XLaunch Desktop Shortcut
The Xming installer does NOT include a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the XLaunch desktop shortcut included during installation, then you can run the following command line switch.
Xming Silent Install (EXE) with XLaunch Desktop Shortcut
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Change the Xming Default Installation Directory
You can also change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Xming to “C:\Xming”
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How to Uninstall Xming Silently
Check out the following posts 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:
Xming Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\Xming\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
Xming Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Xming\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.