Every Windows endpoint converged on the same version of AnyConnect ensures robust enterprise security and reliable remote access across your entire network. This guide provides IT administrators with a streamlined approach to deploying the application efficiently using the verified silent install command. Whether you manage endpoints through Microsoft Intune, SCCM, or PDQ Deploy, mastering this installation process guarantees a seamless, unattended rollout for machine-user deployment scopes. Follow these practical steps to automate setup, verify compliance, and maintain consistent software states without end-user disruption.
Quick snapshot: Silently install AnyConnect on Windows
Run in an elevated PowerShell session:
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix" -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx" -SkipLicenseOverview
| Application | AnyConnect |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.1.7093.0 |
| Publisher | Cisco Systems |
| Installer type | MSIX / Store app |
| Install scope | Machine + User |
| Requires admin | Yes |
| Silent install | Available |
| Silent uninstall | Available |
| Detection method | MSIX package family |
| Installer file | CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix |
Silent install steps
AnyConnect installs through a PowerShell command, so run it in an elevated PowerShell session. Command Prompt cannot run this cmdlet.
Install with PowerShell
- Download or stage the installer (
CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix) to a local folder, for exampleC:\Installers. Place the dependency packageMicrosoft.VCLibs.140.00.appxin the same folder. The install references it via-DependencyPackagePath.
- Open PowerShell as Administrator — right-click Start (or press Win+X), then:
- On Windows 10: choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- On Windows 11: choose Terminal (Admin) — it opens Windows Terminal running PowerShell.
- Run the silent install command:
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix" -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx" -SkipLicensePS C:\> Set-Location 'C:\Installers'PS C:\Installers> Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix" -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx" -SkipLicenseInstalling AnyConnect 5.1.7093.0…Installation complete — exit code 0.PS C:\Installers> ▋
Deployment Notes
Key facts to confirm before rolling this out to production machines — permissions required, scope of install, and reboot behavior.
| Requirement | Administrator privileges required |
|---|---|
| Install scope | Machine + User |
| Restart behavior | No restart expected |
Detection Rules
Configure your deployment tool with the detection rule below to confirm a successful install of AnyConnect. The same rule work for Microsoft Intune, SCCM, PDQ Deploy, and most RMM platforms — just paste the values into the matching fields.
MSIX detection
Silent Uninstall Steps
Remove AnyConnect silently from one machine or your entire fleet. The commands below uninstall without prompts and suppress automatic reboots so you control the timing.
Uninstall with PowerShell
AnyConnect is removed through a PowerShell command (Command Prompt cannot run it).
- Open PowerShell as Administrator.
- Run the silent uninstall command.
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object { $_.PackageName -like 'CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_*' } | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -OnlineDeployment Examples
Drop the snippet below into your deployment tool, Group Policy, or scheduled task. It wraps the silent install command for AnyConnect as a PowerShell script — copy, save, and run.
PowerShell script example
Save the following content as install-anyconnect.ps1 in the same folder as the installer.
Set-Location -Path $PSScriptRoot
$Installer = 'CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix'
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath $Installer -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx" -SkipLicense
exit $LASTEXITCODEFrequently asked questions
Can I silently install AnyConnect on Windows?
Do I need administrator privileges to install AnyConnect?
Will installing AnyConnect restart the computer?
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage avoids triggering system restarts, registering the package automatically for every user upon their subsequent sign-in.How do I verify AnyConnect installed successfully?
How do I silently uninstall AnyConnect?
Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage alongside the corresponding package full name.Which deployment tools support these commands?
Troubleshooting
If the install fails, exits with a non-zero code, or leaves no trace on the target machine, work through the checks below. Most issues come down to permissions, paths, or exit code handling.
| Run as administrator | Make sure Command Prompt or PowerShell is opened as Administrator. This installer writes to a machine-wide location and will fail silently without elevated permissions. |
|---|---|
| Verify the installer file name | Confirm that the installer file name matches the command shown in this guide: CiscoSystems.AnyConnect_5.1.7093.0_x64__edjcgkw48dhxt.msix. |
| Run from the correct folder | Run the command from the folder that contains the installer file. For batch or PowerShell deployments, place the script and installer in the same folder. |
| Check exit codes | If the installer returns a non-zero exit code, review the installer log or your deployment tool's logs. Some packages use additional success exit codes. |
| Restart if required | If the application does not appear immediately after installation, sign out and sign back in, or restart the device — this refreshes Start menu shortcuts, file associations, and Path entries written by the installer. |
| Validate detection rules | If your deployment tool reports the app as not installed, verify that the detection rule matches the installed version, MSI product code, registry key, or file path. Use the Detection Rules section above to confirm whether the application was installed successfully. |
