If you own a legitimate Volume License for Vector Magic Desktop Edition, you can deploy it silently using standard Windows installer switches.
The installer alone does not include license activation. After a silent install, Vector Magic will run in trial mode or prompt for a license.
To silently activate:
Registry location (common):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Vector Magic\Desktop Edition\1.15\License
Export that key to a .reg file, then deploy it via script: Vector Magic Desktop Edition 1.15 Silent Instal...
regedit /s "\\network\share\VectorMagic_License.reg"
Alternatively, use a script that launches Vector Magic once with the /activate command line (if supported). In version 1.15, that flag is not officially documented, so registry push is more reliable.
Vector Magic installers have historically used InnoSetup or MSI. Try these:
VectorMagicSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
Or with a license key (if supported by your version’s admin guide):
VectorMagicSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /LOADINF="install.inf"
Where install.inf contains:
[Setup]
LicenseKey=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
InstallDir=C:\Program Files\Vector Magic
Vector Magic has released newer versions (e.g., 1.20, 1.30) with improved batch processing and cloud integration. Silent install switches may differ slightly. Always test:
VectorMagicSetup.exe /HELP
...to see supported command lines.
For the latest, consider Vector Magic Business Edition which includes MSI installers and GPO templates.
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For system administrators, IT support teams, and power users, deploying Vector Magic across multiple workstations manually is time-consuming. This is where silent installation becomes essential.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to perform a silent install of Vector Magic Desktop Edition 1.15, including command-line switches, configuration options, and troubleshooting tips.
If needed later:
"%ProgramFiles%\Vector Magic\Uninstall.exe" /S
Before attempting a silent installation, verify the following: Export that key to a