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Installation using Offline Installer

2 Feb 20265 minutes to read

The Syncfusion® JavaScript - EJ2 offline installer supports the following frameworks:

  • JavaScript (ES5)
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Angular
  • React
  • Vue

The offline installer includes shared resources and samples for all supported frameworks. Once installed, you can access React-specific content and demos.

System Requirements

Before installation, ensure the system meets these requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Linux (Ubuntu 16.04 or later)
  • Disk space: At least 2 GB of free disk space
  • Node.js: Version 14.x or later (required to run demos)

Installing with UI (Windows)

These steps describe installing the Essential Studio® JavaScript - EJ2 offline installer using the graphical interface on Windows.

Step 1: Launch the Installer

  1. Double-click the downloaded Syncfusion® JavaScript - EJ2 offline installer (.exe) to open the Installer Wizard; the package is extracted automatically.

    Installer extraction

    The installer displays an extraction progress dialog while unpacking the installation files.

Step 2: Unlock the Installer

  1. To unlock the installer, choose one of the following options:

    Option 1: Login to install

    Enter the Syncfusion® account email and password. If an account is not available, select Create an account. Use Forgot Password to reset credentials if necessary, then click Next.

    Login to install

    Option 2: Use unlock key

    Unlock keys are platform- and version-specific. Provide a licensed or trial unlock key to proceed; trial keys are valid for 30 days.

    For instructions on generating an unlock key, see the Knowledge Base article: Syncfusion Knowledge Base - How to generate unlock key.

    Unlock key entry

Step 3: Accept License Agreement

  1. After reading the License Terms and Privacy Policy, check the “I agree to the License Terms and Privacy Policy” checkbox and click Next.

Step 4: Configure Installation Settings

  1. Specify the installation and sample locations, or accept the defaults. Click Next or Install to continue.

    Installation settings

    Additional settings:

    • Install Demos: Installs sample projects and demos when checked; uncheck to skip demo installation.
    • Create Desktop Shortcut: Adds a Syncfusion® Control Panel shortcut to the desktop.
    • Create Start Menu Shortcut: Adds a Syncfusion® Control Panel shortcut to the Start Menu.

    The “Configure Syncfusion Extensions in Visual Studio” option applies only to ASP.NET development and does not affect React projects.

Step 5: Uninstall Previous Versions (Optional)

  1. If previous versions are detected, the Uninstall Previous Version(s) wizard appears; select versions to remove and click Proceed.

    Uninstall previous versions

    Starting with the 2021 Volume 1 release, Syncfusion® offers the option to uninstall versions 18.1 and later during installation.

    Confirmation dialog:

    Uninstall confirmation

    Uninstall progress:

    Uninstall progress

Step 6: Monitor Installation Progress

  1. The installer displays progress for uninstallation (if selected) and for installation.

    Installation progress:

    Installation progress

Step 7: Complete Installation

  1. After installation completes, the completion screen displays the status.

    Installation complete

  2. Click Launch Control Panel to open the Syncfusion® Control Panel, or click Finish to exit.

Installing in Silent Mode (Windows)

The Syncfusion® Essential Studio® JavaScript - EJ2 installer supports silent installation and uninstallation via the command line on Windows.

Silent mode installation

  1. Run the installer by double-clicking it; the installer extracts files to the Temp directory.
  2. Open the Temp folder by typing %temp% in File Explorer or the Run dialog.
  3. Locate the extracted syncfusionejs2_x.x.x.x.exe file and copy it to a local drive (for example, D:\Temp).
  4. Exit the Installer Wizard.

  5. Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as administrator) and run the command using this syntax:

    Syntax:

     "installer_path\\syncfusionejs2_x.x.x.x.exe" /Install silent /UNLOCKKEY:"your_unlock_key" [/log "log_file_path"] [/InstallPath:"install_location"] [/InstallSamples:true|false]

    Example:

     "D:\Temp\\syncfusionejs2_20.1.0.47.exe" /Install silent /UNLOCKKEY:"ABC123XYZ456" /log "C:\Temp\\install.log" /InstallPath:"C:\Syncfusion\\20.1.0.47" /InstallSamples:true

    Parameters:

    • /Install silent: Runs the installer in silent mode.
    • /UNLOCKKEY: Specifies the unlock key for the version being installed.
    • /log: (Optional) Specifies the log file path.
    • /InstallPath: (Optional) Specifies the installation directory.
    • /InstallSamples: (Optional) Install samples using /InstallSamples:true or /InstallSamples:false.
  6. The installation completes silently. Check the log file (if specified) for details.

Silent mode uninstallation

  1. Follow steps 1–4 from the silent installation procedure to locate the installer executable.

  2. Open Command Prompt in administrator mode and run the uninstallation command:

    Syntax:

     "installer_path\\syncfusionejs2_x.x.x.x.exe" /Uninstall silent

    Example:

     "D:\Temp\\syncfusionejs2_20.1.0.47.exe" /Uninstall silent
  3. The uninstallation completes silently.

Post-Installation

After installation:

  • Access demos: Navigate to the installation directory (default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Syncfusion\Essential Studio\JavaScript - EJ2\\x.x.x.x) to find sample projects.
  • Launch Control Panel: Use the desktop or Start Menu shortcut to open the Syncfusion® Control Panel for utilities and documentation.
  • Register license key: For licensed installations, register the license key in React projects. See the License Key Registration Guide: Syncfusion - License Key Registration (https://ej2.syncfusion.com/react/documentation/licensing/license-key-registration).