Zeal Silent Install (How-To Guide)

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)

  1. Navigate to: https://zealdocs.org/download.html#windows
  2. Select 32-bit MSI
  3. Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  4. Navigate to: https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x86.exe
  5. Download the VC_redist.x86.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  7. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  8. Enter the following command to install pre-req: VC_redist.x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart
  9. Press Enter
  10. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn
  11. 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)

  1. Navigate to: https://zealdocs.org/download.html#windows
  2. Select 64-bit MSI
  3. Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  4. Navigate to: https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
  5. Download the VC_redist.x64.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  7. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  8. Enter the following command to install pre-req: VC_redist.x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart
  9. Press Enter
  10. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i zeal-x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn
  11. 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

  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter one of the following commands:
VersionZeal 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.