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Docker Desktop - Silent Install Switch

The hand-curated silent install command for Docker Desktop on Windows, plus its silent uninstall command - for unattended, quiet, fleet-wide deploys. Copy, paste, ship - smoke-test in a throwaway VM first.

Silent install command

"installer.exe" install --quiet --accept-license

Silent uninstall command

"installer.exe" uninstall --quiet

Replace installer.exe with the actual installer filename (or its full path).

Notes & gotchas

Sub-command style (install/uninstall as a verb, not a slash flag). --accept-license is required for unattended.

FAQ

What is the silent install command for Docker Desktop?

Run: "installer.exe" install --quiet --accept-license

How do I silently uninstall Docker Desktop?

Run: "installer.exe" uninstall --quiet

Any gotchas installing Docker Desktop unattended?

Sub-command style (install/uninstall as a verb, not a slash flag). --accept-license is required for unattended.

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