The Zoom Plugin for Outlook installs a button on the Microsoft Outlook tool bar to enable you to start or schedule a meeting with one-click. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook Silently
Zoom Outlook Plugin Silent Install (MSI)
- Navigate to: https://zoom.us/download
- Select the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook Download
- Download the ZoomOutlookPluginSetup.msi 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: MsiExec.exe /i ZoomOutlookPluginSetup.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Zoom Outlook Plugin entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Zoom Outlook Plugin |
| Vendor: | Zoom |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i ZoomOutlookPluginSetup.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x ZoomOutlookPluginSetup.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa ZoomOutlookPluginSetup.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://zoom.us/download |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/zoom-plugin-for-microsoft-outlook-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
Create a Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook Installation Log File
The Zoom Outlook Plugin 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.
Zoom Outlook Plugin Silent Install with Logging (MSI)
MsiExec.exe /i ZoomOutlookPluginSetup.msi ALLUSERS=1 /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\ZoomOutlookPlugin-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook Silently
Check out the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook 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:
| Version | Zoom Outlook Plugin Silent Uninstall String |
5.8.0 | MsiExec.exe /x {E3C9EEAA-9686-442D-BDDC-1F36D338EDBF} /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.