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Installer Command Line Arguments

This page documents the different Windows command line arguments that can be used with the driver installation package on Windows platforms. See Return Codes for information on the return codes generated after the installation process.

Each argument listed below can be passed in the command line to modify the driver installation process.

Therefore, if WacomTablet_6.4.5-5.exe is the downloaded installer file, then WacomTablet_6.4.5-5.exe /opt nowdc would install the driver without Wacom Center.

When executing the installer, you should use the full path to the installer. For example: C:\Users\<CurrentUser>\Desktop\<Installer.exe>, where "Installer.exe" is the executable file name. For simplicity, we use "installer.exe" to represent the full path.

Uninstall​

"/u" - installer.exe /u

When uninstalling the driver you can also include the /opt nowuha argument. This argument will prevent the user from being automatically offered a driver download when they plug in a supported Wacom tablet with no Wacom driver installed. For example: installer.exe /u /opt nowuha.

Silent Install​

"/s" - installer.exe /s

The Silent Install option is usually used by companies or schools for mass deployment without disrupting users. It should install the driver without any user input and no messages should occur during the install that are visible by the user. Silent installs will skip the .NET download and install as that function is not silent.

Signature Mode Install​

"/custom STU_MODE" - installer.exe /custom STU_MODE

The Signature Mode Install option is typically used in signature environments as it prevents the tablet from functioning normally. The pen cannot be used for navigation in STU mode, instead it can only be used when a signature application assigns a signature window to the tablet. Once the signature is complete and submitted the pen should become inactive again.

No Wacom Center Install - 6.4.0​

"/opt nowdc" - installer.exe /opt nowdc

Beginning with driver version 6.4.0, this argument skips the installation of Wacom Center. This is helpful for large deployments of devices that don't use Wacom Center or Wacom Desktop Center, taking up less space after the install and removing any requirements the machine may need for .NET 4.0/4.5, at least on the part of Wacom.

In addition to skipping the install of Wacom Center this argument also disables the Wacom Experience Program (WEP).

No Wacom Display Settings Install - 6.3.24​

"/opt noosd" - installer.exe /opt noosd

The No Wacom Display Settings Install option allows users to skip the installation of the Wacom Display Settings software during the install process. This is helpful for large deployments of devices that don't use the Wacom Display Settings software, taking up less space after the install. This does not prevent the FTDI driver from installing as that is still needed for certain firmware updates.

No User Help Install - 6.3.16​

"/opt nohelp" - installer.exe /opt nohelp

The No User Help install option allows users to skip the installation of the local User Help content during the install process. Online User Help content will still be accessible so long as a web connection is present.

No Internet Checks Install - 6.3.29​

"/opt noinet" - installer.exe /opt noinet

The No Internet Checks Install option allows users to skip the checks for, downloads of, and installation of any driver/WDC prerequisites during the install process.

Enable Driver Logging - 6.3.32​

"/opt DebugDrv" - installer.exe /opt DebugDrv

The Enable Driver Logging argument is useful for enabling full driver logging on install.

Enable Wintab and Driver Logging - 6.3.32​

"/opt DebugDll" - installer.exe /opt DebugDll

The Enable Wintab and Driver Logging argument is useful for enabling full Wintab and driver logging on install.

No Automatic Custom Applications - 6.3.36​

"/opt noappx" - installer.exe /opt noappx

The No Automatic Custom Applications option skips the installation of any .wacomas files to prevent Wacom's custom application settings from populating automatically.

Remove Existing User Preferences on Install - 6.3.37​

"/opt deleteallprefs" - installer.exe /opt deleteallprefs

The Remove Existing User Preferences on Install option removes any existing user preferences to provide users with a new driver state when their install is complete.

Auto Driver Restart - 6.3.39​

"/opt AutoDriverRestart" - installer.exe /opt AutoDriverRestart

Enables the auto driver restart feature that will automatically restart the driver if one of the Driver's processes crash. This is intended only for users that don't use Wintab apps as this will disrupt their Wintab connection. In driver version 6.4.3 this option was enhanced to display a message on the screen while the driver restart is being done. This message can be suppressed by using /opt AutoDriverRestartNoMessage (see below).

Auto Driver Restart without the Notification Dialog - 6.4.3​

"/opt AutoDriverRestartNoDialog" - installer.exe /opt AutoDriverRestartNoDialog

Enables the auto driver restart feature that will automatically restart the driver if one of the Driver's processes crash. This is intended only for users that don't use Wintab apps as this will disrupt their Wintab connection. This argument will enable the driver restart but not display a message on the screen when the restart is being done.

No non-Wacom Center Notifications - 6.3.44​

"/opt noupdates" - installer.exe /opt noupdates

The noupdates argument will prevent the installation of the Wacom Update Utility that provides system notifications for Wacom driver, firmware, and BIOS updates.

Suppress Secure Driver Session - 6.3.31​

"/opt suppresssecuredriver" - installer.exe /opt suppresssecuredriver

The suppresssecuredriver argument prevents the secure driver session from starting at the Windows login screen.

Force Wacom Center's Standard Operating Mode - 6.4.3​

"/opt OperatingModeStandard" - installer.exe /opt OperatingModeStandard

This argument forces Wacom Center to display all of its standard UI that is seen when operating with a Creative tablet model, even when an enterprise tablet is attached.

Force Wacom Center's Enterprise Operating Mode - 6.4.3​

"/opt OperatingModeEnterprise" - installer.exe /opt OperatingModeEnterprise

This argument forces Wacom Center to behave as though an enterprise tablet model is attached. When enforced, the following elements and their associated controls will be unavailable, disabled, or hidden:

Software Updates from the Driver or Wacom Center

The Wacom Experience Program

Wacom Center's Setup Wizard

Wacom Center's Profile Page

Wacom Center's Global Settings

Wacom Center's Auto Start Functionality

Tutorial Links

Important Product Information

Social Media Icons

Wacom Center's Software Offers Page

Wacom Center's Tablet Registration Functionality

Wacom Center's Software Redemption Functionality

Wacom Center's Educational Videos

Force Wacom Center's Dynamic Operating Mode - 6.4.3​

"/opt OperatingModeDynamic" - installer.exe /opt OperatingModeDynamic

This argument forces Wacom Center to choose what operating mode to use depending on what tablets are currently attached. The Enterprise Mode will be used any time an enterprise tablet is actively attached to the computer, else the Standard UI is used. Dynamic is the default operating mode of Wacom Center.