This article provides the steps for installing Dell Encryption Personal (formerly Dell Data Protection | Personal Edition).
Dell Encryption Personal can be installed on Windows through the user interface (UI) or through command-line interface (CLI) switches. Click on the appropriate method for more information.
Click on the appropriate client version for specific installation steps. For more information about versioning, reference How to Identify the Dell Encryption Enterprise or Dell Encryption Personal Version.
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
or DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
to launch the installation wizard.DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
or DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
to launch the installation wizard.DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
or DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
to launch the installation wizard.DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
or DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
to launch the installation wizard.DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
or DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
to launch the installation wizard.Click on the appropriate client version for specific installation switches.
Dell Encryption Enterprise allows flexibility in command-line installation options by using switches, options, and parameters.
Switch | Meaning |
---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/X |
Runs the .msi in Uninstall Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/QB |
User interface with Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB- |
Installation UI with Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QB! |
User interface without Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB!- |
Installation UI without Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
Parameters | Values | Purpose |
---|---|---|
ENTITLEMENT= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) specify an Encryption Personal Entitlement key to be used. |
INSTALLDIR= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) change the installation directory. The path must start and end with \" if the specified directory includes a space. |
REBOOT= |
REALLYSUPPRESS |
Prevents reboot, though a reboot is still necessary. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"ENTITLEMENT=1:PE:{abc123ab-c123-abc1-23ab-c123abc123ab}:c123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc= /l*v Shieldinstall.log /qn reboot=reallysuppress"
Example #1 contains:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
ShieldInstall.log
created in the directory of the installerExample #2:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /qb
Example #2 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
%TEMP%\MSIXXXX.log
(Default value since not defined)MSIXXXX.log
, a random alphanumeric is assigned for XXXX
.
Example #3:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"ENTITLEMENT=1:PE:{abc123ab-c123-abc1-23ab-c123abc123ab}:c123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc= INSTALLDIR=\"D:\Program Files\Dell\" /l*v Shieldinstall.log /qn reboot=reallysuppress"
Example #3 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
D:\Program Files\Dell\
ShieldInstall.log
created in the directory of the installerDell Encryption Personal allows flexibility in command-line installation options by using switches, options, and parameters.
Switch | Meaning |
---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/X |
Runs the .msi in Uninstall Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/QB |
User interface with Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB- |
Installation UI with Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QB! |
User interface without Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB!- |
Installation UI without Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
Parameters | Values | Purpose |
---|---|---|
ENTITLEMENT= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) specify an Encryption Personal Entitlement key to be used. |
REBOOT= |
REALLYSUPPRESS |
Prevents reboot, though a reboot is still necessary. |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"ENTITLEMENT=1:PE:{abc123ab-c123-abc1-23ab-c123abc123ab}:c123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc123abc= /l*v Shieldinstall.log /qn reboot=reallysuppress"
Example #1 contains:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
ShieldInstall.log
created in the directory of the installerExample #2:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /qb
Example #2 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
%TEMP%\MSIXXXX.log
(Default value since not defined)MSIXXXX.log
, a random alphanumeric is assigned for XXXX
.
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