Command-Line Syntax
- Last Updated: April 5, 2026
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- OpenAccess SDK
- Version 8.1
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In general, there must be a space between all command-line parameters and between each argument. The exception is that there cannot be a space between /v and the double quotation mark that follows it. Multiple arguments and parameters can be specified between the opening and closing double quotation marks, but each one must be separated by a space. The arguments are case-sensitive.
/s specifies a silent installation.
Important: When any of the command-line parameters include an item that contains a space, that item must be preceded and followed by the escape character \". For example:
INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program Files\DataDirect\oaadonet80\"
The following table lists the arguments for the ADO.NET Client silent installer.
Silent Installation Arguments
| Argument | Description |
| INSTALLDIR=installation directory | Provides the directory name where you want to install the ADO.NET Client. If this path contains spaces, you must use the escape characters \*. For example: |
| REMOVE =ALL | Uninstalls the ADO.NET Client. |