Installing Cisco VPN Client Silently

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This guide provides instructions for silently and unattendedly installing the Cisco VPN Client. Be cautious when configuring this, especially if you’re using a forced install option, as it can automatically restart the client machine without any warning.

Silent Installation Command

To package up your software and perform a silent installation, use the following command line:

vpnclient_setup.exe /qn /VERYSILENT

This command will install the Cisco VPN Client without user interaction and without displaying any installation prompts.

Preventing Automatic Restart

If you want to prevent the client machine from restarting automatically after the installation, you can try adding the /norestart switch to the command line. However, please note that this has not been tested yet:

vpnclient_setup.exe /qn /VERYSILENT /norestart

If you have tested this switch and found it effective, please share your feedback.

Additional Notes

• Testing Required: Ensure thorough testing in a controlled environment before deploying widely to prevent unexpected reboots and disruptions.
• Feedback Welcome: If you have successfully used this method or encountered issues, please share your experience or provide suggestions.

Feedback

If you have any questions or feedback about this guide, or if you have tested the /norestart switch and would like to share your results, please leave a comment below. We appreciate your input and will respond as soon as possible.