Note: This article only applies to Fairwords Guide Client v3
Command-Line Installation
The Command-Line Interface (CLI) for the installation program allows users to install via a command line directly on the target computer or using remote installation management tools like Microsoft SCCM. The following describes the syntax that can be used in both scenarios to simplify administrative tasks.
The application installer can be run in any Windows directory by an Administrator account. In the example below, the program is run in silent mode with the credentials to connect to company ABC.
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Full Syntax
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Command Line Arguments
-uninstall | Optional argument to perform uninstall operation. If this option is used all other command line arguments become optional. |
-quiet | Instructs the installer to run in quiet (aka silent) mode with no user interaction required. |
COMPANY_INITIALS | This is the alphanumeric code that is a unique identifier for your customer account. Typically, this is between 2 and 4 characters in length. |
CLIENT_SECURITY_KEY | This is a security key that is used to unlock the installer for your specific company initials. |
Additional Command Line Information
Post Installation Verification
After a successful installation, verify that the computer is now recognized in the Endpoint Monitor Dashboard. To do so, log in to your Endpoint Monitor Dashboard and navigate to the Active Installations > Computers page to find your computer. If it is successfully communicating with the Endpoint Monitor Dashboard, the computer will be listed with the installed version, Windows login id, and be listed as 'Online'.