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Silent install command for CoolWSL 1.0.5
The exact silent switches the CoolWSL 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)
msiexec.exe /i CoolWSL-1.0.5-win-x64.msi /quiet /norestart
Run from the directory containing CoolWSL-1.0.5-win-x64.msi. 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 | MSI WiX | Default for WiX (MSI) |
- 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 CoolWSL?
CoolWSL uses MSI (WiX). After downloading the installer, run: msiexec.exe /i CoolWSL-1.0.5-win-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I deploy CoolWSL via Intune or Configuration Manager?
Use winget for the cleanest path: winget install --id tomcoolpxl.CoolWSL --exact 1.0.5 --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 CoolWSL install page.