Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
msiexec.exe [/i][/a][/j{u|m|/g|/t}][/x] <path_to_package>msiexec command
Provides the means to install, modify, and perform operations on Windows Installer from the command line. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for msiexec; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
msiexec.exe [/i][/a][/j{u|m|/g|/t}][/x] <path_to_package>
msiexec.exe /i <path_to_package> [/quiet][/passive][/q{n|b|r|f}]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/i | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/a | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/ju | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/jm | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/j/g | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/j/t | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/x | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<path_to_package> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/j | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/g | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/t | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/quiet | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/passive | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/q | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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