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Silent install command for MPC-HC 2.8.1
The exact silent switches the MPC-HC installer accepts, plus a one-line command you can paste into a script, Intune Win32 app, or Configuration Manager package.
One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
MPC-HC.2.8.1.x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART
Run from the directory containing MPC-HC.2.8.1.x64.exe. Download the installer from the Direct link below first. Run an elevated terminal (Run as Administrator) for machine-scope installs.
| Architecture | Scope | Type | Silent switches | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x64 | machine | EXE Inno Setup | Default for Inno Setup | |
| x86 | machine | EXE Inno Setup | Default for Inno Setup |
- Declared by publisher means the switches come straight from the winget manifest the publisher (or community maintainer) submitted to microsoft/winget-pkgs.
- Default for {type} means the manifest doesn't specify silent switches, so the framework's standard switches are shown (e.g.
/Sfor NSIS,/quiet /norestartfor MSI).
Frequently asked questions
What is the silent install command for MPC-HC?
MPC-HC uses EXE (Inno Setup). After downloading the installer, run: MPC-HC.2.8.1.x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I deploy MPC-HC via Intune or Configuration Manager?
Use winget for the cleanest path: winget install --id clsid2.mpc-hc --exact 2.8.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. If winget isn't viable in your environment, package the publisher's installer directly using the silent switches above.
Prefer the winget route? See the full MPC-HC install page.