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Install-ArchivialCloudBackup

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NAME Install-ArchivialCloudBackup



SYNOPSIS

Installs the Archivial Cloud Backup software on this computer.





SYNTAX

Install-ArchivialCloudBackup [-Force <SwitchParameter>] [-InstallDirectory <string>] [<CommonParameters>]





DESCRIPTION

Installs the Archivial Cloud Backup software on this computer. The default installation will be placed in the

Program Files directory, but this can optionally be changed by specifying the -InstallDirectory parameter.



This command requires an elevated (run-as administrator) PowerShell prompt to complete. It will also prompt for

comfirmation unless the -Force switch is applied.



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NOTE: This command is used for fresh installations. For upgrades to existing installations use the

Update-ArchivialCloudBackup command.





PARAMETERS

-InstallDirectory <string>

Specify a custom installation directory, otherwise the default Program Files location will be used.



Required? false

Position? named

Default value

Accept pipeline input? false

Accept wildcard characters? false



-Force <SwitchParameter>

Suppresses the confirmation prompt.



Required? false

Position? named

Default value False

Accept pipeline input? false

Accept wildcard characters? false



<CommonParameters>

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: Verbose, Debug,

ErrorAction, ErrorVariable, WarningAction, WarningVariable,

OutBuffer, PipelineVariable, and OutVariable. For more information, see

about_CommonParameters (https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=113216).



INPUTS



OUTPUTS



---------- EXAMPLE 1 ----------



C:\\> Install-ArchivialCloudBackup



Starts the installation with default options. The user will be prompted for confirmation.



---------- EXAMPLE 2 ----------



C:\\> Install-ArchivialCloudBackup -InstallDirectory "D:\\Applications\\Archivial Cloud Backup" -Force



Starts the installation to the custom directory and suppresses the confirmation prompt.





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