XML Copy Editor is a fast, free, validating XML editor. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of XML Copy Editor from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install XML Copy Editor Silently
XML Copy Editor 32-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://xml-copy-editor.sourceforge.io/
- Select Download (Win32)
- Download the xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x86-install.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:
xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x86-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should find XML Copy Editor entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | XML Copy Editor (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | Zane U. Ji |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x86-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (32-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles%\XML Copy Editor\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Silent Uninstall Switch (64-bit System) | "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\XML Copy Editor\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://xml-copy-editor.sourceforge.io/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/xml-copy-editor-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-xml-copy-editor-powershell/ |
XML Copy Editor 64-bit Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://xml-copy-editor.sourceforge.io/
- Select Download (Win64)
- Download the xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x64-install.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:
xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x64-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should find XML Copy Editor entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | XML Copy Editor (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | Zane U. Ji |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x64-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | "%ProgramFiles%\XML Copy Editor\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
| Download Link: | https://xml-copy-editor.sourceforge.io/ |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/xml-copy-editor-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-xml-copy-editor-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 an XML Copy Editor Installation Log File
The XML Copy Editor 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.
XML Copy Editor 32-bit Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x86-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\XMLCopyEditor32-Install.log" |
XML Copy Editor 64-bit Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x64-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\XMLCopyEditor64-Install.log" |
Include the XML Copy Editor Desktop Shortcut During Install
The XML Copy Editor installer does not create a desktop shortcut by default. If you want the desktop shortcut, then you can run the following command line switches to include it.
XML Copy Editor 32-bit Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut
xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x86-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
XML Copy Editor 64-bit Silent Install (EXE) with Desktop Shortcut
xmlcopyeditor-x.y.z-x64-install.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /ALLUSERS /MERGETASKS=desktopicon |
How to Uninstall XML Copy Editor 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:
XML Copy Editor 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 32-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\XML Copy Editor\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
XML Copy Editor 32-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\XML Copy Editor\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART |
XML Copy Editor 64-bit Silent Uninstall (EXE) on 64-bit System
"%ProgramFiles%\XML Copy Editor\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.