Zeal is an offline documentation browser for software developers. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Zeal from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Zeal Silently
Zeal 32-bit Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://zealdocs.org/download.html#windows
- Select 32-bit MSI
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to: https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x86.exe
- Download the VC_redist.x86.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 to install pre-req: VC_redist.x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Zeal Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Zeal (32-bit) |
| Vendor: | Oleg Shparber |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch (Step 1) | VC_redist.x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Install Switch (Step 2) | MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x zeal-x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa zeal-x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://zealdocs.org/download.html#windows |
Zeal 64-bit Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://zealdocs.org/download.html#windows
- Select 64-bit MSI
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to: https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
- Download the VC_redist.x64.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 to install pre-req: VC_redist.x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Zeal Desktop Shortcut appear. You will also find entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Zeal (64-bit) |
| Vendor: | Oleg Shparber |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch (Step 1) | VC_redist.x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Install Switch (Step 2) | MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x zeal-x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa zeal-x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://zealdocs.org/download.html#windows |
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 Installation Log File
The Zeal 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.
Zeal 32-bit Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\Zealx86-Install.log" |
Zeal 64-bit Silent Install (MSI) with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\Zealx64-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Zeal Silently
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | Zeal Silent Uninstall String |
0.6.1 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {0F72AD4E-8CD1-4999-8C77-C1A18364C1EE} /qn |
0.6.1 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {41B26811-FF8A-44F1-8551-D592AA145C0A} /qn |
0.5.0 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {E4924845-B597-430D-AB5D-9D220E66E660} /qn |
0.5.0 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {E00A9447-15D0-4FEB-B787-28C00473675C} /qn |
0.4.0 (64-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {BE8888FF-28B0-4541-85E5-3D70CDECB58B} /qn |
0.3.1 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {B82616AC-E469-44D4-AD23-30B16D0CB1E8} /qn |
0.3.0 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {A419130F-C718-4A97-8966-1DAB38AD2A0B} /qn |
0.2.1 (32-bit) | MsiExec.exe /x {5548552E-5E22-40CD-9385-D47672047419} /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.